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January 9, 2018
Lymphedema Awareness Network of East Tennessee (LANET) Meeting
5:30-6:30 PM
LANET is a network providing awareness and support for any and all interested persons including individuals with lymphedema, caretakers, lymphedema therapists, medical personnel, and others.
Location:
The Meeting room in the Bearden Branch Library
100 Golf Club Road
Knoxville, TN
For more information contact Becky Sharp at 865-607-3476
February 15, 2018
Lighthouse Lymphedema Network
6-8 PM
Open Forum Meeting - Program TBA
Location:
Piedmont Henry Hospital
to find support group meetings near you this month.
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DR ROCKSON'S CALL TO ACTION
 In his recent editorial, "Lymphatic Medicine: Paradoxically and Unnecessarily Ignored" published in LE&RN's journal, Lymphatic Research and Biology, Dr. Stanley Rockson outlines the challenges faced by lymphedema patients within the overall healthcare community and makes a call to action to create a better world for lymphatic patients. Dr. Rockson is a cardiologist and head of the Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders at Standford Health Systems.
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NEXT STEPS FOR THE LTA
 Thank you for making the Lymphedema Treatment Act HR930/S497 the most supported healthcare bill in 2017! This achievement would not be possible without grassroots advocates like you, who make their voices heard by writing letters, making phone calls, attending meetings and more!
With more than 350 cosponsors (304 in the House and 50 in the Senate), some might wonder why the number of cosponsors matter and what are the next steps in getting the LTA passed.
A small bill like the LTA is never passed as a stand-alone measure,
regardless of the number of cosponsors. It's not that it can't be, it's just that Congress has decided to not operate that way. Therefore, passage is dependent upon a "legislative vehicle" - meaning, being included in a package of bills or attached to a larger bill. And, the greater the number of cosponsors, the greater the chances of being chosen when a suitable vehicle comes along.
Congress will soon have to address a number of expiring Medicare
provisions, and are planning to do so through something referred to
as a Medicare Extenders Package. This would be an ideal legislative vehicle for the LTA. That is why, in addition to continuing to gather cosponsors, we are urging everyone to contact leadership offices asking that the LTA be included.
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LANA BOARD UPDATE
 LANA welcomes Karen Hock MS, PT, CLT-LANA and Nancy Hutchison MD, CLT-LANA. To learn more about Karen, Nancy and other LANA Board of Directors, visit the LANA website and view their profiles
LANA would like to extend a sincere thank you to Bridget Ralston OTR/L, CLT-LANA and Suzzann Cummings for their service on the LANA Board of Directors.
As a reminder, LANA certifications from 2011 are to be renewed by
December 31, 2017. Applications and information are available on-line or email
admin@clt-lana.org for further information. There is a grace period of one year with late fees if you miss renewing on time. NOTE, 2016 recertification candidates will be removed from the website in January if recertification is not completed with late fees.
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FDRS 2018 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
FDRS is looking for dynamic speakers with relevant evidence-based (where applicable) clinical or scientific topics related to lipedema or De
rcum's disease for the 2018 Conference April 27-29 in Dallas, TX.
Speakers are patients, physicians, researchers, therapists and other clinicians who have relevant and dynamic presentations for the lipedema and/or Dercum's community.
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