The Expert Series: Lupus Foundation of America health educators and resources
In this episode of The Expert Series, Lauren Metelski, RN, Health Education Nurse Manager for the Lupus Foundation of America shares more information about how our health educators can help you navigate your lupus journey and resources that you can use to better manage the disease, including:
- Take Charge: a weekly education email series for people with lupus, including those recently diagnosed. Each week for 12 weeks, you'll get an email from our Health Educators with tips and resources that can empower you to take charge of your health.
- LupusConnect™ : an online lupus community where individuals with lupus and their loved ones can engage with others like them to share experiences, find emotional support and discuss practical insights for coping with the daily challenges of the disease.
- Lupus Foundation of America Caregiver Toolkit: a downloadable toolkit designed to provide you with guidance, support, and advice, whether you have been a caregiver for just a few days, or for several years.
Lauren Metelski, RN
Registered Nurse, Lupus Foundation of America
Lauren Metelski, RN is the Nurse Manager of the National Health Educator Team at the Lupus Foundation of America. Her health educator team speaks with people affected by lupus every day, providing one-on-one education, non-medical guidance, and helpful resources. Additionally, the Health Educators oversee the Foundation’s online support community LupusConnect, participate in health education programs, present at conferences about lupus, and stay up-to-date on the latest information about lupus. Read Bio