Nutrition and Lupus: Fueling the Body for Better Health

Tue May 13, 5:30pm-6:30pm (Virtual) Sue Xiao Yu, Clinical Nutritionist at HSS, explores the importance of nutrition in managing lupus, highlighting anti-inflammatory foods and essential nutrients to support overall health. Register here

Living Life Healthy with Lupus: Lupus & Cognitive Health

Sat May 17, 11:00am-3:00pm (In-person) A day of tai-chi, hair, nutrition, massages and much more, to look and feel your best. Dr. Anca Askanase, Director of Columbia University Lupus Center will present on the topic during a provided lunch. Register here

Lupus and Bone Health: Understanding the Connection

Tue May 20, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Virtual) Dr. Jessica Starr, Endocrinologist at HSS, explores the impact of and offer strategies to manage lupus and bone health, including the increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Register here

From Bench to Bedside: CAR T-Cell Therapy Innovations in Lupus Care

Wednesday May 28th, 5:30pm-6:30pm (Virtual) Dr. Kyriakos Kirou, Associate Attending Physician at HSS; Leila Khalili, Nurse Practitioner & Director of Research Operations at Columbia University Lupus Center; and Dr. Samuel Yamshon, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, provide an update on new advances in CAR T-cell therapies in lupus. Register here

Lupus & You: A 360 Approach to Care

Thur May 29, 5:30pm-7:00pm (Virtual) Join an interactive panel discussion featuring Dr. Kevin Yip, Director of Rheumatology, Wyckoff Medical Center; Enqing Li, a Holistic Health Coach from Wellness Within Studio; Laura Gibofsky, HSS Clinical Nutritionist; and Mary Rose Carey, HSS Social Work Manager, Rheumatology, as they explore holistic and standard approaches to lupus care and treatment planning. Register here

La Colaboración es Clave: Comunicándote con tu equipo médico sobre las medicinas Tradicionales y Naturales y el lupus (Collaboration is Key: Communicating with Your Medical Team About Traditional and Natural Medicines and Lupus)

Thur May 29 6:00pm-7:00pm ET (Virtual in Spanish/Español only) Dr. Irene Blanco, Rheumatologist and Director of Lupus Clinical Services at Northwestern Medicine, is joined by Juana Mata, Co-Founder of Looms for Lupus and a lupus patient, as they discuss the importance of open communication with your medical team regarding the use of traditional and natural medicines alongside lupus treatments. Register here

Community Events and Support

Lupus Workshop at Queens Library at Elmhurst with HSS/Association of Chinese American Physicians

Tue May 13, 2:00pm-3:00pm (In-person in English/ Mandarin Chinese 用英文/中文進行) | This presentation will offer essential information about lupus, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment methods, and explains why Asian communities should pay special attention to this disease. For more info & registration, please contact Eliza Ngan-Dittgen at lantern@hss.edu or 646.797.8338 

Teen, Young Adult and Parent Support Group

Thur, May 15, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET | Charla de Lupus (Lupus Chat)® offers teens/young adults and their families peer health support and education in both English and Spanish. For meeting details, please contact Program Coordinator Giselle Rodriguez, LCSW, at charla@hss.edu.

Arthritis Foundation of New York Annual Walk to Cure Arthritis

Sat, May 17, 9:00am ET | To learn more and walk with team HSS - Register here

Lupus Workshop - HSS/ VNS Health Community Center in Sunset Park

Wed May 21, 10:00am-11:00am (In-person in Cantonese Chinese 粵語講座)

This presentation will offer essential information about lupus, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment methods, and explains why Asian communities should pay special attention to this disease. For more info & registration, please contact Eliza Ngan-Dittgen at lantern@hss.edu or 646.797.8338.