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Over 55,000 Georgians are living with lupus. Whether you are living with lupus or loving someone with lupus, we are here.
Stay up-to-date on coronavirus news, reliable information, and resources, all geared toward people affected by lupus. Even in these challenging times, we are here to support you.
Learn More If you have lupus, you’re at higher risk for infections like the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Some people with lupus may also be at risk for more serious complications from catching the coronavirus.
Join S. Sam Lim, MD, MPH as he provides up to date information on a bi-weekly basis about what we know and don’t know about COVID-19 and how it may impact those living with lupus in Georgia. Watch the January 24th recording on the right.
NEXT MEETING: February 7th at 9 PM
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Part 3: Preparing for Life as a Young Adult
This webinar will focus on successfully transitioning from pediatric to adult health care and preparing for the changes ahead, including college, career, dating, family planning, or whatever the future holds. The suggested audience is adolescents with lupus aged 16 and older and parents or guardians of adolescents with lupus.
We are following the developments regarding a COVID-19 vaccine very closely. As we learn more we will keep you up to date on what is important for people with lupus.
While it is likely that a COVID-19 vaccine will get approved by the FDA before the end of 2020, health experts are still working on how to distribute limited vaccine doses in a fair, ethical, and transparent way
The HealthWell Foundation will provide a limited number of grants of up to $15,000 per grant for medication copayment and insurance premium assistance for a 12-month grant period to eligible people with lupus. HealthWell bases eligibility on an individual's medical, financial and insurance situation.
Learn MoreAsk the Experts is a series of monthly educational teleconferences designed to provide you with important information about living with lupus and better managing your symptoms. Live teleconferences last one hour and are accessible through a toll-free phone number. All registered participants will receive call-in/log-in information before the event along with any support materials.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The well being of our patients is our highest priority. Due to COVID-19 and in accordance with CDC guidelines, all support will be held via teleconference until further notice. Our Support Network is essential to all the Chapter’s efforts, working tirelessly to support patients, our programs and events and advocate for awareness.
A lupus activist engages in educating their federal, state, and locally elected officials about the cruel mystery of lupus. Whether through a letter, email, phone call, or face-to-face meetings with elected officials, lupus activists are the vital voice on legislation and policies issues impacting people with lupus and their families. An activist’s voice makes a difference.
We have SO much to offer the Lupus Community in 2020 and we are looking for some dedicated volunteers and committee members to help us reach our goals!
The GOAL project, lead by the Division of Rheumatology at Emory University. to better understand how lupus may impact patients' lives. We need to hear from you to build the wealth of knowledge needed to transform health care and improve health outcomes.
The mission of the GCLEA is to improve the lives of Georgia residents who live with lupus by raising public education and awareness, improving access to resources for patients and family members, obtaining information that will inform current and future public health efforts, and increasing appropriate diagnosis of lupus by non-rheumatologists. Read more.