The CARES Foundation, Inc. Spring 2003 Newsletter is now available on-line at http://www.caresfoundation.org/newsletter_spring2003.pdf. If you have any trouble opening it, email us at info@caresfoundation.org, and we will email or mail you a copy. In addition, we mail hard copies to anyone interested, so email us with your address if you’d like to receive a copy in the mail. The mailed newsletter should be in your mailbox in 1-2 weeks (sent bulk mail). Also, if you have moved recently, please email us with the change of address. Spring 2003 Newsletter Features Articles On:
* Coping with Hirsutism
* Adrenal Crisis
* Testicular Tumors
* Recent/Ongoing Research--non-classical CAH in adult women
* Newborn Screening and Legislative Updates
Los Angeles CAH Conference October 18th:
Save the Date for our conference planned for October 18, 2003 in Los Angeles at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. The following speakers have agreed to attend:
Maria New, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinologist, Cornell-Weill, NY Presbyterian Hospital
Ricardo Azziz, M.D., Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Endocrinologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Sheri Berenbaum, Ph.D., Psychologist, Penn State University
Mitchell Geffner, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinologist, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Dix Poppas, M.D., Pediatric Urologist and Reconstructive Surgeon, Cornell-Weill NY Presbyterian Hospital
We are investigating the possibility of providing continuing education credits to endocrine nurses as well. Please mention the conference to your doctors and their nurses. Details will be sent out via email and mail in early fall. Hope you can come.
Sincerely,
Kelly R. Leight, Executive Director
CARES Foundation, Inc.
(Congenital Adrenal hyperplasia Research, Education and Support)
P.O. Box 264
Short Hills, NJ 07078
973-912-3895
973-912-3894 (Fax)
866-227-3737 (toll free)
email: kelly@caresfoundation.org
URL: www.caresfoundation.org
Disclaimer:
Any communication from CARES Foundation, Inc. is intended for informational and educational purposes only and in no way should be taken to be the provision or practice of medical, nursing or professional health-care advice or services. The information should not be considered complete or exhaustive and should not be used in place of the visit, call, consultation or advice of your physician or other health-care provider. You should not use the information in this or any CARES Foundation, Inc. communication to diagnose or treat CAH or any other disorder without first consulting with your physician or healthcare provider. Any referral to physicians is provided as a courtesy only. CARES Foundation, Inc. does not specifically endorse or recommend these physicians.