Thousands Unite Virtually for Largest Lupus Advocacy Summit
Digital Lupus Advocacy Summit draws Nationwide attendance, Urges Congress to Support Lupus Research and Education Programs
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Lupus Foundation of America s 2021 Digital Lupus Advocacy Summit brought together thousands of lupus advocates from across the country to participate in educational and networking opportunities, while also advocating for funding of critical lupus programs. The Summit, which took place March 2 – 4, was the largest advocacy gathering of people with lupus ever, and included hundreds of virtual and phone meetings between members of Congress and lupus advocates asking their elected officials to support policies that will improve the quality of life for everyone affected by the disease.
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12 Things People With Lupus Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
When the vaccine will be available for people with lupus, guidance on delaying medications before vaccination, and more.
February 26, 2021
People with lupus should get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to them, according to doctors and the current guidelines.
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In a recent Lupus Research Alliance survey of 703 Americans with lupus and 63 of their relatives and friends, 64 percent said they’d be willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available and determined to be safe for them by scientists.
Lupus itself and the immune-suppressing medications used to treat it may increase risk for severe COVID-19 infections, says Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH, professor of rheumatology and immunology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and chair of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Task Force. So the vaccine could be an impor
Tonita Webb Named New CEO Of Verity Credit Union
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SEATTLE, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, Verity Credit Union s Board of Directors announced the appointment of its new CEO,
John Zmolek, who retires on April 14.
Webb comes to Verity from Seattle Credit Union, where she spent the past fifteen years both as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, and formerly, the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
TONITA WEBB NAMED NEW CEO OF VERITY TODAY We are thrilled to have Tonita lead us in our mission, said Zach Gose, Chair of Verity s Board of Directors. She has a strong vision for harnessing financial tools, data and technology to enhance the lives of underserved members of our community. Her deep connections in the Puget Sound region and a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion will help Verity further promote vibrant communities.
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