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Friday, October 24, 2008– Issue #267	eLetter Archive

Flu Season Is Here: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Momentum Revs Up for arGentis

arGentis Pharmaceuticals LLC is gaining momentum to get its first two therapies to the marketplace with a $10–$12 million capital campaign, new paths for clinical trials and a renowned business accelerator firm to help it find a drug development partner.

Patients Seek Financial Aid to Buy Medicine

As the slowing economy swells the ranks of the unemployed—and uninsured—more people are getting help from prescription-drug assistance programs normally aimed at providing medications to the poorest Americans.

Help the Scleroderma Foundation Earn $25 Through H&R Block's Non-Profit Referral Program

Bobby Hamilton, Jr. Hopes to Rebound in Memphis

Following a crash that left him in 37th position at Lowe’s Motor Speedway two weeks ago, Bobby Hamilton, Jr. and the entire Rensi Motorsports team hope to turn things around at the Kroger On Track For The Cure 250 presented by the Southern Dodge Dealers at the famed Memphis Motorsports Park. A solid finish will keep Bobby in the 14th Driver Rating position.

You can catch all the action this Saturday, October 25 at 3 p.m. on ESPN Classic. Check the local listings for the time in your area.

Upcoming Events

	October 25 (Sat.) Southeast Florida Chapter: Miami Medical Symposium (Miami, Fla.)
	November 1 (Sat.) Southern Calif. Chapter "Key to a Cure" Gala (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)
	November 1 (Sat.) "Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Ripley, W.V.)
	November 1 (Sat.) Southeast Florida Chapter "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Coconut Creek, Fla.)
	November 1 (Sat.) New England Chapter: Patient Education Seminar (Peabody, Mass.)
	November 1 (Sat.) Tri-State Chapter: Educational Forum (Rochester, N.Y.)
	November 8 (Sat.) Kostandaras Family Fundraiser (Richfield, Ohio)
Complete SF Calendar

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