Symposium Presentations | Indiana
Our annual In the Loop symposium provides a wealth of information for people with lupus, their caregivers and loved ones, and anyone who wants to learn. The more you know, the better your chances for living well with lupus.
Thanks to our 'In the Loop - Healthy Living with Lupus' symposium speakers for supporting our Chapter and the constituents we serve.
This presentation by Dr. David Batt focuses on the concerns that lupus patients may have regarding their disease during the COVID pandemic such as risks of hospitalizations, continuation of their medications and vaccinations.
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Medications used to treat lupus range in strength from mild to extremely strong. Often times, several drugs are used in combination to control the disease. However, all medications have side effects that require monitoring. Dr. Steven Neucks talks about the various medications used to treat lupus, their side effects, how to manage those side effects, and the importance of compliance.
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This session by Dr. Gary Gilkeson covers recent updates in understanding lupus, in precision medicine by determining what therapy would work best in what patient, and in soon-to-be approved therapies and therapies on the horizon.
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Learn more about how to better manage your lupus with tips from Cindy Fiske on communicating with your healthcare team and resources that can help you monitor your symptoms.
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Nora Barnard (keynote speaker)
Dr. Steven Neucks, rheumatologist, Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana
Cindy Fiske, GlaxoSmithKline
Tom Adamson, The Advocator Group
Chef Wendell Fowler
Trina Gibson, licensed life and health insurance agent
Judy Schaff, psychotherapist who has lupus
Chef Wendell Fowler (keynote speaker)
Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, IU Health Advanced Pain Center
Dr. Robert Prather, The Prather Practice
Dr. Martha Rodriguez, rheumatologist, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Dr. Robert Prather, The Prather Practice
Dr. David Batt, rheumatologist, IU Health Physicians Rheumatology
Relationships and Lupus (Spousal, Family, Friends, Employers and Co-Workers), NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, LCSW, D.U.O. EmpowerMEnt Services
Dr. Steven Neucks, rheumatologist, Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana
Maria Silk, clinical research scientist, Eli Lilly and Company
Dr. Susan Manzi, Keynote speaker, Chair, Department of Medicine, Director Lupus Center of Excellence, Allegheny Health Network
Judy Schaff, psychotherapist who has lupus
Sara Gorman, author and health blogger who has lupus
Dr. Stephanie Jackson, IU Sleep Disorders Center
Bonnie Sweeney, licensed occupational therapist and certified tai chi instructor
Dr. Ralph Waldo, Connected Health Care Systems
Sydney Johnson, CHW, Anthem Indiana Medicaid (check back for handout)
Iris Zink, immediate past president, Rheumatology Nurses Society
Shantay Glover, YMCA certified fitness trainer
Gary Gibson, president/CEO, Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative
Dr. Kathleen O'Neil, chief, pediatric rheumatology, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Dr. Steven Neucks, rheumatologist, board certified in pain medicine, Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana