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Scleroderma, Vasculitis & Myositis Center

Presentations and Upcoming Events

2019 Events

Upcoming Events

  • October 15 - Education and Support Forum
    Presented in collaboration with the Department of Social Work Programs

    "Practical Tips for Everyday Living"
    John Indalecio, OTR/L, CHT

    Support forum will be lead by Juliette Kleinman, LCSW, ACSW, Senior Social Work Manager, Rheumatology and Susan Rodriguez, LMSW, Social Worker, Rheumatology
     
  • October 19 - Scleroderma Patient Education Forum
    "You Are Not Alone"
    Saturday, October 19, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Call 800.867.0885 or visit scleroderma.org/HSSEdForum2019.
    Download a flyer for this event: 
    patient education forum flyer

Past Events

  • April 25
    SVM Center Spring Forum, “The Power of The Breath: The Mind-Body Connection – Tips for Coping with Pain and Stress” Presented by Nancy O’Brien, C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist

    Download the presentation.

2018 Events

  • October 2 – Education and Support Forum
    Presented in collaboration with the Department of Social Work Programs

    "Living With Scleroderma: Being Your Own Advocate"
    Juliette Kleinman, LCSW, ACSW; Susan Rodriguez, LMSW

    Below is a multimedia recording of this talk on patient self-advocacy.
    Image: Title slide of presentation and photos of Juliette Kleinman and Susan Rodriguez.
     
  • April 16 – Education and Support Forum
    Presented in collaboration with the Department of Social Work Programs

    "Newer Treatments for Scleroderma: What Is/May Be in the Pipeline?"
    Robert Spiera, MD
    Director, Scleroderma, Vasculitis & Myositis Center, Division of Rheumatology

    Support forum led by Juliette Kleinman, LCSW, ACSW
    Senior Social Work Manager, Division of Rheumatology

2016 Events

  • April 4 – Education and Support Forum
    Presented in collaboration with the Department of Social Work Programs

    "Living with a Chronic Condition: How Emotional Health Improves Coping Skills"
    Eugene Tomkiel, LCSW, Social Work Manager, Rheumatology, HSS

    The presentation was followed by a panel discussion with Eugene and Julia Kim, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, HSS
     
  • June 12 – Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Manhattan
    Riverside Park, Riverside Dr. at 96th St. New York

2015 Events

  • June 14 – Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma
    Park, Riverside Dr. at 96th St. New York
  • June 19-21 – 2015 International Vasculitis Symposium: A Sunshine of Knowledge
    Vasculitis Foundation
    Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Fl. 32202 Program Details
  • April 26 – You Are Not Alone. Scleroderma Patient Education Forum
    Hospital for Special Surgery, Richard L. Menschel Education Center, 2nd floor conference room
    12-4 pm Program Details