If you want to attend the Advocacy Summit in-person in DC, act quickly!

We're about a week away from the deadline to register for meetings with Congress members and to reserve your hotel room under our group discount. Learn more: buff.ly/49OU4ke

Rt Lupus Research:'No single test can determine whether a person has lupus. The doctor will look at the entire picture — medical history, symptoms, and test results — to determine if you have #lupus .

Here are a few ways to prepare for your visit with your health care provider.'

Closing the week out with another #Qotd . Happy Friday!

New Lupus Study on Microbiomes: A recent study has discovered racial differences in the microbiome between White and Black individuals with lupus. This finding may offer valuable insights into disease development.

Read more here: ow.ly/YtXU50RiLsf @Lupusorg

There are many common symptoms while living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However,
pay attention to your body because some of these symptoms can be warnings of unexpected complications.

Read more: ow.ly/Imp750RfUIp

April 11-17, 2024 is Black Maternal Health Week! Check out @blkmamasmatter and their eventful week ahead focusing on advocacy, awareness and community! #BMHW24

blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw-2024/

The Butterfly Project is a tool designed by Arthritis Research Canada to 'more easily visualize the health status of people with lupus' 🦋💜

Take a look at the tool here: arthrite.fmed.ulaval.ca/en/general-pub….

#LupusAwareness #lupusleap

Its true. We need to ensure that our circle of friends know what to do in the case of a seizure - whether it’s ours or someone else in the community. It’s not just #PublicHealth it’s a matter of #PublicSafety .
Get Seizure First Aid Certified. #NPHW
twitter.com/EpilepsyFdn/st…

Did you know? The butterfly is the symbol used by the lupus community due to its association with the characteristic malar rash, also known as the 'butterfly rash.' #LupusAwareness #LupusLeap

A3: Local initiatives that help pair screenings—like pairing lung & breast cancer screenings—can help improve screening rates & catch cancer early.

Learn more in our free fact sheet: selfmadehealth.org/download-view/… #NPHWChat

We are pleased to celebrate National Minority Health Month with Minority Health and promote this year’s theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. Learn more: hhs.gov/national-minor… #SourceForBetterHealth

So many people battle invisible illnesses that we often overlook. Let's celebrate the resilience of those facing unseen challenges every day. Your strength is inspiring! Happy Friday #InvisibleIllness #QOTD #lupusleap

March is #NationalNutritionMonth ! Living with #lupus can mean dealing with chronic inflammation.

For a collection of anti-inflammatory focused recipes to support your health journey visit lifescholarship.org/recipes
#LupusAwareness

Embrace the journey of finding beauty in small victories. Each triumph is a testament to your resilient spirit. Happy Friday! ✨ #qotd

On World Kidney Day, #LERISmedia stands with nfk in their new Kidney Equity for All Campaign.

youtu.be/dQQFXqOWCCc

Did you know that March is National Kidney month? If you want to learn more about lupus' effect on the kidneys and how you can take better care of yours, we have a resource for that: lupus.org/resources/how-…
#lupusga #kidneyhealth

You are worthy 💜
#happyfriday

March is #AutoimmuneDisease Awareness Month. Join us in raising awareness and supporting those living with autoimmune diseases.

Here are just a few of them:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Type 1 Diabetes
#Lupus
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Psoriasis
Crohn's Disease

#support #hope

I want to thank all our wonderful #lupus #SLE advocacy groups worldwide. I've seen many new groups pop up in the last 20 years.

This shorts by talkhealth features Paul Howard, CEO of one of the oldest lupus groups: LUPUSUK 💙

youtube.com/shorts/5xLX3vd…

Some of the many other…

March is #WomenHsiotryMonth . Let's take a moment to appreciate the strong women in our own family's history. If not for them, these last couple of generations wouldn't be here!
#strongwomen #perseverance #love #rolemodels