by Stephanie Holmes | Oct 13, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America
Our ambassador Melissa Osoria explains how she has benefited from our program Be Fierce. Take Control. since her lupus diagnosis.When I think about what Be Fierce. Take Control. means to me as an Afro-Latina, I think about the many times in my life I had to take...
by Stephanie Holmes | Oct 13, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America
En Español We asked Dr. Cristina Drenkard to participate in a Q&A blog about health disparities and social determinants of health. Dr. Drenkard discusses what these terms mean and how it can affect people who have lupus in the Hispanic/Latino community. What are...
by Stephanie Holmes | Aug 15, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America
In early August, the CDC announced its new COVID-19 guidelines, shifting focus to how people can prevent severe infection rather than the spread of the virus. The CDC does not recommend dropping all precautionary measures. But the new guidelines stress vaccination to...
by Stephanie Holmes | Aug 8, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America
It’s hard to say if a mask is causing your lesions or if a mask is causing an irritation to your skin. If you’re having a flare, it’s important to talk with your doctor to determine the cause of your lupus skin lesions and discuss ways to minimize the reaction you are...
by Stephanie Holmes | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is 2:47 am; it has been raining off and on for days now. Sometimes with strong winds or lightning, but always with buckets of water. All causing disruptions in my day-to-day world. When is it going to stop? What can I do to be safe? What damage will this storm...
