Re: Where is Conference.. FREE Arthritis Foundation Young Adult 1 Day Conference

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Got Arthritis? Thriving with Arthritis through the Prime of Life Date: November 14, 2009 A day of education and empowerment focusing on issues affecting those living with arthritis in the prime of their lives who are thriving through life's milestones. Whether you were diagnosed with arthritis at two or 32, we all struggle with managing relationships, insurance, careers, chronic pain, and loss of mobility. Find positive ways to take control of your disease by learning coping tools, exploring holistic approaches to disease management, working with "the system," and making crucial life-decisions. Join us in sharing your challenges and triumphs with others who have been there and develop life long friendships. Register online at http://gotarthritis.kintera.org or by calling Emma at 415-356-5488.

Please pre-register at http://www.kintera.org/htmlcontent.asp?cid=94336

Registration Time:10:00 am to 4:15 pm(Lunch Provided) Location:Washington HospitalWashington West BuildingConrad E. Auditoriums2500 Mowry AvenueFremont, CA 94538

“Got Arthritis†Day of Event Schedule 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Attendee Sign In 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. Keynote Address: son, Humor Horizons

Location: Conrad E. Auditorium

11:00 – 11:55 a.m. Breakout Session 1 Session A:

Topic: Pregnancy/Parenting/Raising a Family Speaker: Carolyn Dodge- Location: Community Health Resource Library Session B:

Topic: Exercise/Nutrition/Complimentary Therapies Speakers: Kathy Schmidt and Large, ND

Location: Women’s Center 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Breakout Session 2 Session A: Topic: Relationships/Dating/Intimacy Speaker: Carolyn Dodge- Location: Community Health Resource Library Session B: Topic: Insurance Issues Speaker: Ankeny Minoux (Foundation for Health Coverage Education) Location: Women’s Center Session C (repeat):

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2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Breakout Session 3 Session A: Topic: Self-Esteem/Body Image Speaker: Purcell (Arthritis Introspective) Location: Community Health Resource Library Session B: Topic: Social Security/Disability Rights Speaker: Location: Women’s Center Session C (repeat): Topic:

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3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Breakout Session 4 Session A: Topic: Stress Management/Depression/Anger Management (COPING 101) Speaker: Anne Steiner, PhD Location: Community Health Resources Library Session B: Topic: What to Expect in your Disease Progression Speaker: Barry Shibuya, MD Location: Women’s Center Session C (repeat): Topic:

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4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Closing Remarks by SPEAKER? Location: Conrad E. Auditorium

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From: nancymillerellis Subject: Where is Conference" XOXO" Date: Friday, October 30, 2009, 12:25 AM

I can't open the attachment. Where is the attachment and what age is "young" - my 22 daughter has just been diagnosed with early RA in her wrists. Ellis