The Lupus Foundation of Colorado, Inc. offers a variety of services for
people with Lupus, their friends and families, and others seeking to learn
more about the disease. Members and non-members alike can take advantage
of our support, education, and information network. For more information
on any of the resources, including programs and services, you can email
us at info@lupuscolorado.org
or call us
at 303.333.2300, or toll free 1.800.858.1292.
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Bi Monthly Newsletter | |
Comprehensive Literature | ||
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Education Programs | |
Emergency Financial Assistance Program | ||
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Message Board | |
Support Services | ||
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Information | |
Special Events | ||
Bi
monthly Newsletter
Chapter newsletter gives current information about Lupus, research updates,
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Emergency
Financial Assistance Program
Through the support of local foundations and individual contributions,
we can offer emergency financial help to people with Lupus or their family
members who need financial assistance. Includes items such as prescription
medications, office visits, and any other needs that fit the program's
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Support
Services
Support groups are facilitated by people who have Lupus and have a positive
approach to dealing with the challenges of living with Lupus. Informal
telephone support is available to people who want to speak with another
person who has experienced similar situations and issues in living with
Lupus.
For current support group meeting locations and schedules, click here.
Educational
Programs
Programs specifically designed to meet the needs of people with Lupus,
their family and friends, the general public, and other health care providers.
Topics are based on requests from members and participants.
UPCOMING LFC PROGRAMS
For more information about upcoming educational events, click here.
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Message Board
Our message board connects Lupus patients and caregivers with a network
of others in similar situations, making support available whenever it
is needed, 24 hours a day. For more information, click here.
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Information
Information about available community resources, and other appropriate
connections to meet the needs of the person with Lupus. For related Web
sites, click here.
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Comprehensive
Literature
An extensive library of literature covering all aspects of Lupus. Information
can be provided in Spanish upon request.
We have pamphlets
and articles on the following topics:
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AIDS | |
Alternative Therapies | ||
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ANA/ANTI-RO/ANTI-DNA Tests | |
Anti-Phosholipid Antibodies | ||
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Arthritis | |
Blood Disorders/Blood Vessels | ||
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Cardiopulmonary Involvement | |
Central Nervous System Involvement | ||
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Children | |
Connective Tissue Disease | ||
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Coping | |
Dental | ||
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Depression | |
Diagnosis | ||
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Diet & Nutrition | |
Disability | ||
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Drug-Induced Lupus | |
Epidemiology | ||
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Exercise | |
Eyes | ||
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Family | |
Fatigue | ||
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Flares | |
Fybromyalgia | ||
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General Lupus Info | |
Hair Loss | ||
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Hormones | |
Immune System | ||
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Insurance | |
Joints/Muscles | ||
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Kidney Involvement | |
Liver Involvement | ||
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Medicare/Medicaid | |
Men | ||
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NSAIDS | |
Osteoporosis | ||
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Pain Management | |
Photosensitivity | ||
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Pregnancy | |
Research | ||
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Reynaud's Phenomenon | |
Sjogren's Syndrome | ||
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Sleep | |
Skin Involvement | ||
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Stress | ||||
We also offer the following books:
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The
Lupus Book Dr. Daniel Wallace |
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Are
You Tired Again...? (An activities workbook for children) |
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Lupus
Handbook for Women Dr. Robin Dibner |
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When
Mom Gets Sick Rebecca Samuels |
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Living
with Lupus Second Edition, Revised and Updated Sheldon Paul Blau, M.D. and Dodi Schultz |
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Lupus: Everything
You Need To Know |
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Coping
With Lupus Dr. Robert Phillips |
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Lupus: What's It All About? Pagano & Goulding |
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Sick
and Tired of Felling Sick and Tired Paul J. Donoghue, PHD. Mary E. Siegel, PHD. |
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For more information on any of the programs and services, you can email us or call us at 303.333.2300, or toll free 1-800.858.1292 or email us at info@lupuscolorado.org.
