Providing Answers, Support and Hope in Missouri, Southern Illinois, & Kansas

Lupus & You: Take Control of Lupus
Empowerment Conference

Saturday, August 5, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
NSC Learning Center & LFA Heartland Chapter Office
8050 Watson Road |  St. Louis, MO 63119

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Coffee and lunch provided. Free gift for the first 50 who register and attend, door prizes, and giveaways at exhibitor booths.

Topics & Presenters

New Treatments for Lupus & Lupus Nephritis: Are They Right for You?

Alfred H. Kim, MD, PhD
Co-Director, Lupus Clinic at Washington University, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Div. of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Kim will discuss the newest FDA-approved drugs on the market for lupus and lupus nephritis, focusing on which patients might benefit the most and how you can discuss these options with your provider. Dr. Kim will also talk about the potential and realities of CAR-T therapy that has received so much attention recently.

What You Need to Know About Lupus & the Kidneys

Alvin F. Wells, MD, PhD
Rheumatologist, Aurora Rheumatology and Immunotherapy

Description coming soon. 

Health Journaling

Joanne Mitchell-McLaren APRN, BSN, NP, MSN
Patient Engagement Liaison, GSK

Health journaling can help you take an active role in your health. Join Joanne Mitchell-McLaren as she shows you how journaling can help you track symptoms, triggers, medications, test results, and mental state/mood. Journaling may also help you more confidently communicate how you’re feeling with your doctor.

Six Pillars of Health, Happiness, and Healing + Cooking Demo

Kathy Levin, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM
Nutritiously Simple

Join Registered Dietitian, Kathy Levin to learn how to improve your health through simple nutrition and lifestyle changes — such as eating well, moving more, avoiding risky substances, getting good sleep, and having a strong support system. Kathy will also share some of her delicious plant-based recipes and show you how to prepare them in a cooking demonstration and samples.

Managing Stress Through Stretching, Breathing & Meditation  

Andrea L. Byrne, RN, RYT
Registered Nurse, Wellness Coach and Yoga Trainer

Living with lupus can be stressful. And stress can trigger your lupus symptoms or make them worse. Exercise can be a great tool for dealing with lupus symptoms, but sometime traditional exercises—such as an aerobics class or weight training—can be difficult while dealing with swollen joints and fatigue. Nurse and yoga practitioner Andrea Byrne will demonstrate how you can manage stress through stretching, breathing, and guided imagery meditation.

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