The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter is the parent chapter for the El Paso Branch. Since 1985, the Chapter has sponsored an annual full-day medical symposium that features local and national speakers knowledgeable in the diagnosis, treatment and research efforts of Lupus and related disorders. Speakers include those in the specialty areas of Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and more. Nationally known authors have also been involved in presenting information on coping strategies and patient roles and responsibility. Because the Chapter service area covers numerous counties, symposium-like workshops for continuing education units have been held in both the Golden Triangle area and East Texas.
Every effort is made to ensure availability of attendance slots for all who wish to attend. .
The Chapter sponsors a minimum of five educational programs each year that feature local speakers. These include presentations of information about physical and emotional aspects of this chronic illness. Attendance is free to the public. Details on this program can be received by contacting the Chapter office. You can find out more about the time and location of this patient orientation and the local support groups on this page .