Calling All PNW Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners!

I recently heard from Kathy Casey, Executive Director of our Pacific NW Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America regarding the confirmation of a lupus breakout session at the next CNE (Continuing Nursing Education) in the Seattle area this September.  We have been discussing the importance of reaching those medical professionals who work most closely with lupus patients for ...

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Wednesday ,February 3, 2010 CNE and CME, Education and Skill Building, Events, Health, Oregon, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington, Western No comments

Why The Pecking Order?

We live next to a water way and have more varieties of fowl than you would expect to be here in the suburbs.  With the mild temps this winter and heading into spring, the size of our backyard flocks have increased substantially.  So, too, has our cracked corn budget.  Although we truly enjoy having them ...

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Wednesday ,January 27, 2010 Advocacy, Local Resources, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Resources, Washington No comments

Lupus and men: Dr. Oz is making an office call soon~

I received an email from Kathy Casey, Executive Director of the Lupus Foundation of America -Pacific NW Chapter letting me know about an event that I want to pass along to all of you: “Hello, We received an email from our National office about The Dr. Oz Show featuring men and lupus. It will be airing on ...

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Friday ,January 15, 2010 Coping, Diagnosis, Events, Local Resources, Lupus, Men, Men's support, Oregon, Self-Care, Television and Radio, Washington No comments

Interview opportunity discussing insurance lifetime caps

An announcement from our local Scleroderma Chapter: Have You Experienced a Lifetime Cap on Your Health Insurance? The Scleroderma Foundation is interested in speaking with scleroderma patients who currently have lifetime cap insurance policies and/or who have experienced a cap limiting their access to healthcare. Individuals who fit the description(s) above are asked to contact Sondria Berman toll ...

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Monday ,January 11, 2010 Advocacy, Announcements, Community, MLWT, Oregon, Personal Stories, Scleroderma, Surveys, Washington No comments

Focusing on the pieces helps me get to my big picture

It seemed like a good idea at the time. I picked out a beautiful 2000 piece puzzle of Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany for my mom this year for Christmas.  It has been years since I did one and thought that it would give us something fun to do together.  The together part is working out fine, ...

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Monday ,January 11, 2010 Challenge and Opportunity, Community, Education and Skill Building, Events, Fibromyalgia, Friends, Health, Lifestyle, Local Resources, Lupus, MLWT, Networking, Oregon, Outdoor Fun, Portland Metro, Resources, Self-Care, Social Support, Sports & Fitness, Targets, Washington No comments

Happy 2010!

Peace~ Keep it in your heart always.

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Friday ,January 1, 2010 Holidays & Socials, Oregon, Washington No comments