Please join us & @swhr_official for a VCU Health of Women 2024 Pre-Conference Symposium where we’ll be discussing impacts of autoimmune diseases on women’s health, emphasizing maternal health, caregiving, & the menopause transition.
Register here! ow.ly/ArUN50Rh1MF.

🌟 Looms4Lupus 4th Annual Wellness Day Event
Join us on May 11, 2024 at the Art Community Center in Baldwin Park for an inspiring day of wellness and empowerment! Our incredible lineup of speakers will share their expertise and insights!
Register: bit.ly/L4LWellnessDay…

Patients & Caregivers in the US - ANY DIAGNOSIS - 1st of its kind PATIENT COALITION addressing high drug costs, meets May 9 REGISTER! bit.ly/PIC-May-2024
Rare Access Action Project Arthritis Foundation Autoimmune Association HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute ICANN American Diabetes Association CreakyJoints.org Aimed Alliance Looms4Lupus

Special announcement!📢📢📢Daniel G Garza will be the Master of Ceremonies for Looms4Lupus
4th Annual Wellness Day!
Join us for a day of wellness & empowerment! If you have lupus/overlapping conditions or supporting someone who is!
Register Now➡️ bit.ly/L4LWellnessDay…

Thirty-three percent of people with #lupus in the US are on work #disability and the majority of them rely on a government-sponsored health plan such as Medicare and Medicaid. Both the societal economic impact and the financial affect to people with lupus is staggering.

Join us for City of Baldwin Park, CA 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness.
Looms4Lupus is committed to shining a light on mental health alongside OATH TO COUNTRY FOUNDATION LA County Dept of Mental Health, Baldwin Park USD & California Mental Health Connection.

📅 May 18, 2024
⏰ 9AM-2 PM
📍 Baldwin Park City Hall & Morgan Park

“📢 Living with #Lupus or know someone who is? Grab the FREE SWHR Lupus Toolkit 🛠️! It’s packed with info on symptoms, treatments, insurance, and wellness tips for life’s every moment. Perfect for patients and healthcare providers! #Lupus Awareness ⬇️
bit.ly/LupusToolkit

Insurers claim that protecting the value of copay assistance would raise premiums – but GHLF data shows this is untrue. AB 2180 would ensure that patients living with chronic illnesses can access needed treatments. #AllCopaysCountCA bit.ly/44mEKdC Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez

Kearny has declared May as #Lupus Awareness Month! 💜🦋

Alcalde Carol Jean Gaunt Doyle y concejales oficialmente declararon Mayo cómo el Mes de #Lupus en la Ciudad de Kearny

Thank you to everyone who came out to spread awareness, show support & turn Kearny purple!!
#Lupus chat

Mes de Concientización :
Para todos aquellos que viven con #lupus , #fibromialgia y problemas de #SaludMental , no están solos. Looms4Lupus está a su lado, listo para crear conciencia, ofrecer apoyo, recursos y abogar por usted. Juntos, 'Tejiendo una Comunidad de Esperanza'.

May Awareness:
If you or someone you love lives with #lupus , #fibromyalgia , and #mentalhealth challenges, you are not alone. Looms4Lupus stands by your side, ready to raise awareness, offer support, resources & advocate for you. Together, we are “Knitting a Community of Hope”

🌟 Celebrating the Stars of Advocacy at the 3rd Annual Gala!
Last week, CA Chronic Care Coalition shined a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are making a significant impact in healthcare advocacy amongst them JuanaMata Dr. W. Mizutani
Senator Steven Bradford Samy Metyas Assemblymember Akilah Weber, MD

Happy #LupusAwarenessMonth ! Watching the bravery & resilience of those suffering from lupus drew me to the field of rheumatology. Finding treatments & other solutions to help abate disparities in this field will always be my passion!
S/O all the lupus warriors Looms4Lupus

Proud to partner with National Minority Health Assn and other clinical, advocacy, health equity, payer & policy thought leaders as we declare May 1 Lupus Call to Action Day - part of the “Equity for ALL” campaign to improve health equity among people with #lupus . #EquityforAll

“Spotlight on Autoimmunity” series: Understanding Lupus Nephritis - challenges and perspectives by Dr. Brad Rovin is now available on our website.

#lupuswarrior #autoimmunedisease

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Exciting news! AB 2180 unanimously passed through the California Assembly Health Committee, marking a critical step towards ensuring patients’ access to essential healthcare. This milestone brings us one step closer to making #AllCopaysCountCA . bit.ly/3w6Oufs

Please join us and @swhr_official for a VCU Health of Women 2024 Pre-Conference Symposium where we’ll be discussing impacts of autoimmune diseases on #WomensHealth , emphasizing #maternalhealth , #caregiving , and the #Menopause transition.
Register here: ow.ly/LNuL50RfgJ6

📢 Advocacy for Obesity Care in CA!
On 2/24/24, our President Estela Mata & Vice Chair CA Chronic Care Coalition & Dr. Wesley Mizutani Boardmember of Alliance for Patient Access testified in support of Senator Steven Bradford #SB1008 , a bill to expand health insurance coverage for obesity treatment options.

Advocacy in Action: Looms For Lupus & Mata Advocacy and Support

At Looms4Lupus & Mata Advocacy And Support (MAS), we’re passionate about eliminating disparities among racial & ethnic minority populations disproportionately affected by lupus & related chronic conditions.
JuanaMata Estela Mata

“Life is like a vibrant market, full of colors, flavors, and opportunities. Raise your hands in joy for today’s victories, big or small, and make every moment a celebration. Let the lively hustle of life inspire you to savor each experience at the market of existence.'