 2010
National Patient Education Conference in Boston
"Where Revolutionary Ideas Begin"
July 30–August 1
Why Should I Attend?
The goal of this year's conference is not only to provide
educational and research-related information, but also to
provide a supportive, social environment for the national
scleroderma community. Whether you are newly
diagnosed or have had scleroderma for many years, the
National Conference is extremely valuable to you and your
family and loved ones.
The three-day event will feature a variety of workshops and
seminars hosted by leading scleroderma researchers and medical
professionals. Keynote speakers include Director of the National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
Reasons Why You Should Attend the 2010 National Patient
Education Conference
- Understand how to cope with the emotional challenges of
having scleroderma
- Develop strategies for staying motivated while living
well with scleroderma
- Meet people who want to take charge of their scleroderma,
their health, and their lives
- Build a support network you can turn to
- Learn about current therapies from medical professionals
- Talk with others who understand what you're going through
- Become empowered through education to become a more effective
partner in your own health care
- Create public awareness to increase understanding
- Decrease the feelings of isolation that can accompany
the diagnosis of a chronic illness
Workshops on the Hottest Topics on Scleroderma and Related
Diseases
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- G.I. Involvement with Scleroderma
- Raynaud's
- Juvenile Scleroderma
- Families and Scleroderma
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