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Scleroderma Patient Education Conference Spring 2017
Presented by the Scleroderma Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter.
Join us for a day of learning and networking as experts discuss advancements in scleroderma treatment, how to improve your day-to-day wellness and more! You'll also have the opportunity to meet other patients and caregivers, and to get answers from medical experts working in the field of scleroderma treatment.
Please help us prepare for the conference by registering in advance!
8:00 9:00 am - Registration/breakfast/networking
9:00 9:15 am - Welcome
9:15 10:00 am - Dr. Nadera Sweiss, Rheumatology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Presentation: Overview of scleroderma and its treatments for new patients
10:00 10:45 am - Dr. Michael Brown, Gastroenterology, Rush University
Presentation: Gastrointestinal manifestations and treatments for scleroderma
10:45 11:30 am - Dr. Lawrence Zachary, Surgeon, University of Chicago
Presentation: Surgical treatment from botox to fat grafting and sympathectomy
11:30 12:00 pm - Break/Refreshments
12:00 12:45 pm - Dr Amit Patel, Cardiology, University of Chicago
Presentation: Normal heart function and the changes that can occur in scleroderma
12:45 1:30 pm - Joanne Pappas Nottage, Functional medicine Health Coach and autoimmune patient
Presentation: Feel your best! - An insider's guide to thriving despite an autoimmune diagnosis
1:30 pm - Closing remarks
Free parking is available in the self-parking lot. Please park on the north side of the lot closest to Hamburger University, rather than the Hyatt Lodge.
MORE INFO: scleroderma.org/chicago
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LocationHamburger University (McDonald's Campus) (View)
2715 Jorie Blvd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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