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01/15/2009
Medicare Consumer Report – Information on how Medicare pays for oxygen
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12/30/2008
2009 Medicare Open Enrollment
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12/23/2008
Your Personal Stories Needed – 2 Year Waiting Period
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12/30/2008
Michael Jackson camp denies health problems
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The Alpha-1 Association is a member-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to identifying those affected by Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) and to improve the quality of their lives through support, education, advocacy and to encourage participation in research.  Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic disorder that can cause liver and lung disease in children and adults.
 

Ask-A-Doc

Dr. Michael Krowka, a board member for the Alpha-1 Association and from the Mayo Clinic will answer the questions in Ask-a-Doc section of the next issue of Alpha-1 News.  If you have questions that you would like to be considered please email them to Genevieve Paul to gpaul@alpha1.org

 

Call for Nominations Due February 2nd!

Individuals interested in serving on the Alpha-1 Association Board of Directors are invited to complete a Nomination Package by February 2, 2009 expressing their interest. For more information, please call Louise Koonce at 800-521-3025 ext 16 or email lkoonce@alpha1.org 

 

Scholarship Applications Due April 2nd!

Five scholarships are awarded each June to Alphas or children of Alphas for educational assistance.  These scholarships honor the memory of Peter Smith, Applications are due by April 1st 2009.  For more information about Peter Smith and these scholarships, please: click here.

 
 


February 12 2009, 6:00pm
Massachusetts Alpha-1 Support Group

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February 14 2009, 11:00am
Springfield, MO Support Group

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February 14 2009, 1:00pm
Florida Alpha-1 Support Group Meeting

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February 14 2009, 2:00pm
Montana Support Group Meeting

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February 21 2009, 2:00pm
Lone Star Alphas of North Texas Support Group Meeting

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