Join us for the 2025 St. Louis Lupus & You: Empowerment Conference 

The Lupus & You: Empowerment conference is an experience that celebrates, inspires, supports, and uplifts lupus warriors, care partners, family, and friends. During this empowering day, attendees will connect with a supportive community, explore the latest lupus advances, learn how to live better with a lupus diagnosis, and leave feeling empowered, knowing they are not alone and equipped with valuable resources and tools for their journey.

2025 Lupus and You: Empowerment Conference Agenda: St. Louis, MO

 9:00 AM Check in, Networking, and Exhibits 

10:00 AM – Welcome: Strength in Community & Theming the Day

10:15 AM – Lupus Today: Breakthroughs & Thriving Strategies with Dr. Kim and a CAR-T Patient

• This session will focus on the latest advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating lupus.
• Join us for an insightful session on the latest advancements in lupus research, treatment breakthroughs, and effective strategies for thriving with the condition. Experts in the field will share cutting-edge insights on new medications, clinical trials, and the evolving understanding of lupus, alongside practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Whether you’re living with lupus, a caregiver, or a healthcare provider, this session will offer valuable tools, coping techniques, and inspiring stories of resilience, empowering participants to navigate the challenges of lupus with confidence and hope for the future. 

11:15 AM – Take Charge: Assessing and Addressing Health Care Disparities with Dr. Kim and (Tentative) Brandan Lally

•  This session will focus on the critical issue of health disparities, providing participants with the tools and insights necessary to assess and address inequalities within healthcare systems. Attendees will explore the root causes of health disparities, such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and geography, and examine their impact on health outcomes. Participants will gain practical strategies for advocating for equitable healthcare policies, improving access to resources, and implementing culturally competent care practices. 

12:15 PM - Lunch, Networking, and Exhibits 

1:00 PM - Empowering Wellness

•  This session will aim to provide tools, knowledge, and support to help manage their physical and mental well-being (stress management, building a support network and addressing mental health concerns like anxiety of depression), while promoting a sense of control, hope and positivity in their journey with lupus. 

2:00 PM - Conversations to Empower You – Panel Discussion

• Featuring Dr. Kim Carroll, a Lupus Ambassador, Caregiver, and Support Group Leader

2:45 PM - Your Journey. Our Power. One Community.

• As we wrap up the day, discover ways to stay empowered and connected—through RAY, LRAN, support groups, and lupus health educators.

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