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Welcome to the Rochester Area Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Support Group |
January 29, 2008
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New Changes in the month of January, 2008. Denise Church has agreed to become our new support group leader. Thanks go out to Denise!!!. Sandy Hawbecker is still on board, but is now going to become a co-leader along with Denise Shaffer.
We are in the process of updating our Web Page so please be sure to check back often. |
SUPPORT GROUP IS MOVING TO TUESDAY'S IN THE FALL |
April 02, 2008
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| Exciting times are upon us! Our support group will be moving this September. We will be meeting the second Tuesday of the month and will now be meeting at the Bagel Bin Cafe at the Twelve Corners in Brighton. We will still meet from 7:00pm until 8:00pm. |
Humira has been approved for Psoriasis patients. |
February 20, 2008
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You have psoriasis. You know the challenges can be more than skin deep. Psoriasis not only means red, itchy and sometimes painful skin, but can have a real impact on your life. But now there is another option for many people suffering from psoriasis. HUMIRA is used to treat adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are under the ongoing care of a physician, have the condition in many areas of their body and may benefit from taking injections, pills, or phototherapy.
Plus, HUMIRA can work fast. In clinical trials, many people noticed an improvement in skin clearance after 16 weeks.
Don’t let psoriasis control you any longer. Be free to be yourself. Talk to your dermatologist today about HUMIRA.
www.humira.com
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| April 21, 2008 |
MAY 12th MEETING - RSVP |
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| We will be having our May meeting at Brio Restaurant 3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. Our guest speaker will be Physician Assistant Lynne Triggs. Please RSVP to dchurchnpf@gmail.com. This meeting is sponsored by our representatives from Abbott Labratories. |
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Events |
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Movie screening of "My Skin's on Fire"
Tuesday, June 24th, 7 to 9 pm
Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave., Room 3-7619
Rochester, NY 14642
Special guests include film maker Fred Finkelestein and dermatologist Dr. Tausk.
RSVP to 877.546.5558 ext. 204
Upcoming conference
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Meet us in Orlando!
Aug. 15-16, 2008
Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
Join us in sunny Orlando, Fla., home of magical Walt Disney World, for a fabulous weekend the whole family can enjoy. Experience the fun-filled atmosphere, fantastic conference workshops, an informative exhibit hall, birthday and pool parties!
You'll find workshops for everyone - youth, adults, patients and caregivers -with topics ranging from treatment options and research updates to lifestyle tips and tools. All our workshops are designed to help you achieve better health while managing your psoriasis.
You'll meet experts in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, make lasting connections with other patients and caregivers and learn ways to get involved and make a difference.
We've got the future in mind and how we can move toward it - together in change
Conference highlights
40th Birthday Bash - Gather your family and join us on Friday for birthday cake, balloons and more as the Psoriasis Foundation celebrates 40 years of advocacy and education.
Pool Party - Continue the party Saturday evening with pool-side activities and a barbecue sponsored by Eau Thermale Avene - a great time to continue building connections and make new friends. Additional registration fee required.
REGISTRATION
Register on-line at http://www.psoriasis.org/events/conference or call 800.723.9166
LOCATION
Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
1900 Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 32830
Reservations: 866.397.6516
Main phone: 407.827.3360
http://www.BuenaVistaPalace.com
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| February 01, 2008 |
April 14th Speaker |
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| Dr. Brett Schulman from The Center for Dermatology at Lifetime Health will be speaking that evening to our group about the latest treatments and clinical trials taking place through his office. |
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