Living with Lupus

The Counseling Honor Society of LIU Hudson at Rockland invites you to learn about:

LIVING WITH LUPUS

What it is, What it Does, A Personal Perspective

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body.  It is often called the "great imitator" because it can mimic symptoms of other diseases.  Extreme fatigue, headaches, painful swollen joints, and fever are just some of the many manifestations of lupus.

At least 1.5 million people have lupus and more than 16,000 new case are reported each year in the US.  Although men, children, and teenagers can develop lupus, it is most common in women between 15 and 44 years of age.  Women of color are two-to three-times more likely to develop lupus.

Our presenter, Raquel Abreau, is a a student in LIU Rockland's School Counseling program.  Ms. Abreau has personal knowledge of this illness, having lupus herself.   She will explain what lupus is, how it has affected her life, and what needs to be done to find a cure for this illness.

Please join us on Tuesday, July 22 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, in room 102 of the LIU Hudson at Rockland campus for this informative and free presentation.

To reserve your seat, please contact
deborah.minerva@liu.edu or 845 450 5413

For more information about this presentation, contact
Dr. Thomas J. Nardi, Director of counseling programs at LIU Hudson at Rockland and West Point.  
thomas.nardi@liu.edu or 845 450 5429

http://www.liu.edu/hudson