Welcome to Tri-State Chapter Serving Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, and New York.
Scleroderma Tri-State Chapter

2017 Rochester Scleroderma Educational Forum
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center

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The Rochester New York Scleroderma Patient Education Forum brings you information that is important to scleroderma patients, family members, friends, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Speakers:

R. James White, MD, PhD - University of Rochester, PHA Comprehensive Care Center
Topic: Scleroderma and Lung Involvement

Katie Orem, MPH - Excellus BCBS, Geriatrics & Palliative Care Program Manager,
eMOLST Administrator for NYS
Topic: Advance Care Planning, Palliative Care & MOLST

Katherine Adamides, Esq - Staff Attorney, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®)
Topic: Powers of Attorney and Wills

Program Schedule

11:00 am Registration & Lunch

11:30 pm Tri-State Welcome: Mary Beth Bobik-Kadylak,
  Director of Patient Education & Support

Marilyn Sibley, Greater Rochester Support Group Leader

11:40 am Award Presentations:

                                Community Service Award: Nana Duffy, MD and Janice Harbin, DDS

                                Messenger of Hope: Professor Virginia (Ginny) Orzel

12:10 pm Education Program Welcome

12:15 pm Advance Care Planning, Palliative Care & MOLST - Katie Orem, MPH

1:15 pm Break until 1:30 pm

1:30 pm Powers of Attorney and Wills - Katherine Adamides, Esq.

2:30 pm Scleroderma & Lung Involvement - R. James White, MD, PhD

3:15 pm Panel Discussion

4:30 pm Closing Remarks / Program Evaluation

Please dress for an air-conditioned venue and bring layers for comfort.

Date:
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:
161 Chestnut St.
Rochester, NY 14604
United States

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