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October 2015
SERVING IOWA
What can be done to ensure that lupus is diagnosed earlierrather than later?
Scroll down for the answer...
Save the Dates for 2016 Dear Friend of LFAIowa,
Walk to End Lupus Now
Cedar RapidsApril 30, 2016
Waterloo May 28, 2016
Des Moines August 27, 2016 (NEW)
Lupus Awareness Month May 2016
Put on Purple Day May 13, 2016
Tee It Up For LupusOctober 15, 2016
Local Lupus Meetings
Des Moines
April 17, 2016May 15, 2016June 12, 2016July 17, 2016
August 21, 2016September 18, 2016October 16, 2016November 13, 2016
Cedar Rapids
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of theparticipants, donors, walkers, volunteers, walkcommittee members and sponsors for the 2015 Walkto End Lupus Now. This year the Des Moines walkraised $45,988, bringing the total money raised for all2015 Iowa walks to $57,509.
You should be very pleased in your efforts tocontinue LFAIowa Mission Work and NationalResearch Efforts. Every step and every dollar willcount toward a brighter future for those living withlupus!
To view all of the photos from this year's walks,please visit: PICTURES
Lupus Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter 2015 Physician of the Year Award
Nominations NEEDED
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(Dates Coming Soon)
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AmesFort DodgeMason CityWaterlooDubuqueIowa CityDavenportBurlington
If you are interested in leading asupport group in one of the abovecities please apply online at: Apply
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If you would like to nominate a physician to receivethe LFAIowa Physician of the Year Award for 2015,please submit your vote to:[email protected].
Last year we were honored to present this award to Dr. Mark ABurdt, DO from the Mercy Arthritis and Osteo Center.
DESIGNATE DOLLARS IN DECEMBER
Giving Tuesday December 1 ,2015
On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families,businesses, community centers, and students aroundthe world will come together for one commonpurpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
PATIENT SERVICES
RESEARCH
WELLNESS INITIATIVES
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by thepower of social media and collaboration. Since itsinaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has becomea movement that celebrates and supports giving andphilanthropy with events throughout the year and agrowing catalog of resources.
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Elle
On Dec. 1st we hope you will make LFA Iowa yourcharity of choice and make a donation to help supportour programs and services. After you have madeyour donation, let the world know by posting aphoto like the one of Dr. Thomas on socialmedia. Make sure to tag our Chapter so we canrepost and retweet your photo!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lupusiowa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LupusIAChapter
Living 4 Life NOT 4 Lupus
Pertina Marie Johnson is a 35 year old single Mother fromWaterloo, Iowa. She has been battling Lupus for 15 years nowand lives by her motto Living 4 Life NOT 4 Lupus. Pertina hasa nine year old little princess whom she prides herself on raisingand keeps God first in their life. Pertina began her undergraduatestudies for nursing at the University of Iowa but received herAssociates Degree from Kirkwood Community Collegeemphasizing in Health Administration.
Pertina prays to bring more hope to those patients dealing with a chronic disease with nopresent cure. She has a passion for helping others and if she isn't involved in one of herdaughter's activities then she is out fighting to raise awareness for Lupus. "Living withLupus as Elle's Mom" is a novel Pertina has been working on for many years now andshe is very excited to share it with the world. It is Pertina's prayer that someone will behelped through the words she has to share and that someone will know that they are
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never alone in their battle.
Pertina's book will be available in Spring 2016, for more information please contactPertina Johnson at: [email protected]
Know Lupus Campaign Reaches Nearly 168 Million
Firstever National Lupus Public Health AgendaProvides Roadmap to Improving Care and TreatmentSuggested actions will bring much needed attention and resources to an underserveddisease
October 29, 2014 (Washington, DC) The LupusFoundation of America, the National Association ofChronic Disease Directors and the United StatesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)convened on Capitol Hill to unveil the firsteverNational Public Health Agenda for Lupus toCongressional leaders. The National Public HealthAgenda for Lupus identifies public health priorities,strategies and recommendations that are relevant andcomplementary to efforts in lupus biomedical research and clinical care and serve as amodel of a comprehensive approach to lupus careand treatment. The National Public Health Agenda forLupus was developed by the Lupus Foundation of
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America and the National Association of ChronicDisease Directors in collaboration with leading lupusand public health advocates. The effort is madepossible through funding from the CDC.READ MORE
LFAIowa Wellness Council Monthly Spotlight
Jon Schultz, MPT, OCS, ECS, PRC LFAIA Wellness Council Member
Breathing Techniques to NaturallyOvercome Acute and Chronic Pain...
Jon is a physical therapist who has been evaluating andtreating patients for twenty years. Many patients seektreatment for pain involving the neck and shoulder areathat can radiate into the arm. "Many times patients withthese type of symptoms are also experiencing frequentheadaches, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and upsetdigestion. These symptoms can make working at homeor at the office very challenging and frustrating. Itbecomes even more frustrating for patients whendiagnostic testing (MRIs, Xrays, EMGs) reveal nopathology that can explain the severity of theircomplaints.
The lack of a definitive diagnosis can lead to even morefrustration and a sense of desperation," says Jon.Luckily for patients seeking treatment at OptimumPerformance Physical Therapy, Jon's years ofexperience coupled with the latest scientific studies,highlight the importance of paying attention to breathing.The latest studies demonstrate promising results usingbreathing techniques to restore health and improveoverall function, in both mind and body (spirit as well)."The majority of patients I treat take breathing forgranted, but then we all do. Very few people realize howbreathing can influence their health or how poorly theybreathe.
On the average, most humans breathe about 14 timesevery minute, more than 20,000 times a day and nofewer than 7.5 million times a year. Nearly all of thosebreaths are automatic. However, respiration generallyrequires as much thought as pumping blood or digestingfood. Yet despite all that practice, the majority of usstruggle to breathe properly and this constitutes adysfunctional movement pattern affecting overall healthfor many acute and chronic conditions," states Jon.
Related Links:
Optimum Performance Physical TherapyJuly/August Newsletter Breathing Techniques
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Help Us Solve the Cruel MysteryContribute to Our Mission Work...
If you join the fight, we will not have to concede victory to this terrible disease. Withyour support and involvement, we will be able to solve the cruel mystery of lupus in
our lifetime and end its devastating impact on millions of lives.
Introducing: Local ResourcesLeaders Needed forLocal LupusMeetings
We have revised our website to include an expandedoffering of local resources. This will continue to growacross the entire state as we continue to find individualsthat are experts in their fields.
Explore Resources Here
We are looking forindividuals interested inleading our Local LupusMeetings in ten citiesacross Iowa. This is apaid position and moreinformation, includingan application, can befound when you click,"Read More."
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LIVEFIT WITH LUPUS Please welcome Lisa Lynn Eveleth, the Founder and CEO of LIVEFITWITH LUPUS as our newest member to the LFAIowa WellnessCouncil. Lisa joins the Wellness Council as our Nutrition and Fitnessexpert. READ MORE
Selena Gomez Confirms She Has Lupus In an interview with Billboard magazine, entertainerSelena Gomez has for the first time publicly confirmedthat she has lupus and has been "going throughchemotherapy." Fans may be surprised to hearchemotherapy mentioned in association with thetreatment of lupus and wonder whether lupus has aconnection to cancer. In fact, this is a common misconception. READ MORE
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To diagnose lupus as early as possible, there are threeimportant things you can do: educate yourself about lupus,communicate with your doctor and see aRheumatologist. Learn more.
Last year we communicated membership renewal would occur in December, if youare interested in renewing your membership, please click here: RENEW
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