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6th TSF Conference at CHLA – April 18th
Update (5/3/15): Dr. Coates Talk Slides
6th Thalassemia Support Foundation (TSF) Conference
Saturday – April 18, 2015
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
4650 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
This conference is FREE to all attendees.
| Schedule of Events | |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Registration and Light Refreshments |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Opening Remarks |
| Paul DiLorenzo, PhD – TSF President | |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Standards of Care for Thalassemia |
| Thomas Coates, MD – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles | |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care |
| Susan Carson, MSN, RN, CPNP – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles | |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Sanguine BioSciences, Inc. |
| Kristen Warren, Director of Clinical Operations | |
| Arnaldo Salazar, Marketing Coordinator | |
| 12:45 – 2:00 | Lunch |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Bluebird Bio |
| Alexandria Petrusich, Director of Clinical Operations | |
| 2:30 – 3:45 | Panel Discussion: Coping with Thalassemia |
| Moderator: Laurice Levine, MA, CCLS – Children’s Hospital Research Center Oakland | |
| 3:45 – 4:45 | Breakout Session |
| Patients, Parents and Significant Others | |
| 4:45 – 5:00 | Closing Remarks |
| Paul DiLorenzo, PhD – TSF President | |
| Children’s Session will be available | |
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Recap of 5th TSF Conference
It was exciting to see the objectives of the Thalassemia Support Foundation being realized in a very tangible way during the recent conference at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The evolving theme throughout the conference was how to better manage your health and family life, i.e. improve quality of life while living with thalassemia.
Doctor Thomas Coates was excellent in his explanation of thalassemia and the importance of complying with the individual’s medical requirements. He acknowledged the difficulty in complying, yet noted that when the patient complies with medical care, life expectancy is projected to be long and productive, versus a median age of fifteen, which was the case in 1970.
An individual’s story is a profound way to give back to the community. The panel, consisting of patients and a parent, told their stories of struggles, despair, challenges, and triumphs. In each life story, it was clear that having thalassemia added another very significant layer of complication on ones life. Yet through the help of community and knowledgeable medical professionals, each panel member talked about becoming stronger in their uniqueness and excelling in life.
Community gives strength and shared knowledge. The separate groups of patients and spouses, and parents and family provided excellent opportunities to share experiences in a very real and helpful way. Â It cannot be said better than Lance Sevier, a father, said in his note to the board.
“The opportunity to talk with, and ask questions of, other parents was wonderful. I think I learned the most from the real life experiences of patients and families … shared with such honesty, openness, and tears. Our 4 year old daughter, Hannah, has a long and productive life ahead of her and we are better able to support her because of all we have learned.â€
 Thanks to all who participated and attended. It was great to have representation from the Sickle Cell community and from California Public Health.
5th Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference
PDF of Invitation: 5th Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference Invitation
5th Thalassemia Support Foundation (TSF)Â Conference
Saturday -Â April 20, 2013
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
4650 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA Â 90027
4th Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference
PDF of Invitation:Â 4th Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference Invitation
4th Thalassemia Support Foundation (TSF)Â Conference
Saturday -Â October 6, 2012
Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI)
5700 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA Â 94609
(Down the street from CHRCO)Â
  Important Note
Another Conference will be held at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in April 2013, which will cover the same topics and may have the same speakers/sessions as this conference.Â
2011 Thalassemia Action Group Conference at Disneyland
TAG Patient/Parent Conference
Disneyland Paradise Pier Hotel
Anaheim, California
June 24 – 25, 2011
A unique way to gather important new information about thalassemia while meeting other patients and parents who can relate to the specific challenges associated with thalassemia.
For more information, visit: http://tinyurl.com/4doxrhb
Thalassemia Informational Session at Ceders Sinai Hospital
The information may be very important for you, particularly if your family originates from the Mediterranean Region, North Africa, Turkey, the Middle East, India, Asia and New Guinea.
Dr. Vasili Berdoukas, an international expert on thalassemia and related disorders will present information on the condition, how it is inherited and prevented.
Cedars Sinai Hospital Harvey Morse Auditorium
Tuesday, May 24th 2011 between 7-9pm
Free of charge. Refreshments will be served. All welcome.
Seating Limited – RSVP requested.
3rd Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference
The 3rd Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference was held at the beautiful Beverly Garland hotel located only a mile away from Universal Studios. This conference is directed toward Thalassemia patients, parents, and loved ones, as well as members of the medical community. The focus of the conference is to learn about recent advancements in Thalassemia care and to provide a unique opportunity to meet others who are affected by Thalassemia.
TSF Visits the Lotus Festival
On July 14th, 2007 members of our group attended the Lotus Festival at Echo Park in Los Angeles. This event is held every year free to the public to bring entertainment and public awareness of many community services that are available to them.