Lupus Town Hall Meeting:
Unlocking the Mystery of Lupus, Part III
Was Held on May 16, 2001

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Opening Remarks
Topic Remarks
Opening Address

Wednesday, May 16, 2001
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Russell Senate Office Building
SR325
Washington, D.C.

Sponsors:
The Lupus Foundation of America
The Office on Women’s Health
Department of Health and Human Services

Overview

Lupus affects 1.4 million Americans. Nine out of ten of people affected by lupus are women. Lupus is two to three times more prevalent in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and Asians.

Join prominent leaders from national and public organizations, government agencies, leading researchers and physicians in their efforts in bringing lupus awareness to the nation. Satellite broadcasting will connect communities across the nation making this the largest collaborative discussion of this life-changing and potentially fatal disease.

Learn about the most recent information on research, diagnosis, treatments, and management care of lupus at the national town hall meeting on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Support Congressional Members in their call for attention and research dollars for this debilitating disease.