The Lupus Foundation of America DC/MD/VA Chapter (LFA-DC/MD/VA) at http://www.lupusdmv.org Lupus Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 17 at Bethesda Library Meeting Room (map), 7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, Md. This session will feature a special topic and speaker discussing "Communicating Effectively with the Healthcare Team." Led by a trained professional, the meeting is for lupus patients and their families in the Maryland area. Free. For additional information call 1-888-787-5380 or e-mail info@lupusdmv.org. Before attending, please check http://tinyurl.com/lupusgrps or http://tinyurl.com/SupGrpBethesda for any last minute changes. All LFA-DC/MD/VA services, including support groups, are provided at no charge through the proceeds of events such as the Annual Walk for Lupus Now!
