Virtual Living Well with Lupus Symposium

Where

Webinar

When

Jan 23-30, 2021

9:30 am - 1:00 pm

The Living Well with Lupus Symposium is the Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter's signature educational event, featuring experts from the Tri-State area.

Watch

Check out recordings from the Symposium by clicking on the session title.

Panel Discussion: Caring for the Caregiver

Supporting someone with lupus often means learning a lot about a disease that is mysterious to so many. How do you best support your loved one with lupus while caring for yourself?

Managing Your Lupus: How Can You Take a More Active Role? with GSK/Us in Lupus

Thanks to our sponsor, GSK and Us in Lupus! Patient Engagement Liaison Cindy Fiske discusses the basics of lupus and how to make a plan that best tracks your disease activity that works for you, as well as covering Us in Lupus, an informative platform that provides free resources to help you better manage your lupus.

Panel Discussion: Self-Image and Lupus

Many people say the first symptoms of lupus that led them to the doctor were visible, like hair loss and skin rashes. This panel explores how self-image evolves when one lives with lupus. How does lupus play a part in your relationship with yourself, and what are ways one can improve their self-image?

Bone Health: Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Prevention and Treatment

It's never to late to educate yourself on bone health! Dr. Linda Brecher of Rowan Medicine will cover the ins and outs of bone health and how you can provide the best care for your body.

Bringing Lupus Nephritis Out of the Shadows

Thanks to our sponsor Aurinia Pharmaceuticals! Learn more about lupus nephritis, along with an overview of the ALL IN for Lupus Nephritis program. Recording coming soon.

Panel Discussion: Closing the Gap on Health Disparities

Lupus disproportionately impacts women of color, particularly Black women, and the implicit and explicit bias within the health care system may prevent them from receiving a timely diagnosis and the best care possible. In this panel discussion discusses efforts to close this gap through education, awareness, and advocacy.

Fireside Chat: The Future of Medicine

Local physicians in the Greater Philadelphia area discuss the future of medicine for lupus, including drug development, treat-to-target, and more, as well as insights into COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine.

Thank you to our sponsors!

GSK

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer.

Us in Lupus

Us in Lupus is designed to give you more than just the facts about lupus. It's a resource designed by GSK that offers people living with lupus the skills, tools, and confidence they need to help them face lupus.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals

Aurinia exists to make a difference. From the earliest days of the company, we’ve seen the potential in applying a creative, thoughtful and responsible approach to developing and commercializing therapies with a goal of changing the course for patients in disease areas that have been historically challenging to address.

The Wawa Foundation

The Wawa Foundation champions life-saving research and care for people in need, leads hunger-relief efforts, and supports the heroes making a difference every day

New to the Living Well series?

Check out recordings of past events!

Living Well with Lupus Seminar South Jersey: November 14, 2020
Living Well with Lupus Seminar Delaware: October 3, 2020

2019 Symposium

Thanks to everyone who attended the 19th Annual Living Well with Lupus Symposium! Whether you're new to lupus, have lived with it for decades, or somewhere in the middle, we're glad you could join us for a day of education. See presentations below.