Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Houston Texas Sarcoidosis Support Group Meeting

Saturday, December 12, 2009

West Houston Medical Center
Doctors Professional Bldg
12121 Richmond Ave, Rm 201
Houston, Texas 77411

"Holiday Social Meet and Greet" Fun, Food, Drinks, Door Prizes

Information: 832-248-6621 - email: sarcoidosis@jsof.org

empowering communities through Sarcoidosis Education and Outreach

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Thank all of you for your continued support of JSOF!

Thank all of you for your continued support of JSOF sarcoidosis awareness outreach programs and events.

Our recent 5th Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a cure held October 24, 2009 was a success with many promoting Sarcoidosis Awareness, education and more research into a cause and cure.

(more photos of the walk can be viewed by clicking the link or copying to your browser)http://www.sylviagarcia-smith.com/v/102409/?g2_navId=xc707fcaa

Photos were taken by professional photographer Sylvia. She dedicated this shoot to our fallen snowlake, her dear friend, and JSOF board member Susan Beard...

Sincerely,
Emma Carroll, Founder/Executive Director

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Save the Date Media Events

Janine Sarcoidosis Outreach Foundation will be a guest on our Media Sponsor KPFT 90.1 FM Radio Houston, Sunday, October 18, 2009, 8:05 - 8:10 pm, Panafrican Journal program.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, Our Honorary guest for our 5th Annual Walk for a Cure, Dr Marc A Judson, MD of University South Carolina Medical Center, Sarcoidosis Clinic, 3:30-3:45 pm, KPFT 90.1, Connect the Dots Program.

On October 14, 2009, Houston Texas Sarcoidosis Support Group will be audience members of KHOU 11 TV, Houston TX, Great Day Houston with Debra Duncan live taping.

October 24, 2009, JSOF 5th Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a Cause and Cure, Houston Texas. We will have a special appearance by Professional Jazz Saxophonist, Rachella Parks. She has Sarcoidosis, and has had three hip replacements due to Sarcoidosis complications, but she is awesome on the Saxophone. View video: a sneak preview of her skills.

Saturday, August 22, 2009


Janine’s Sarcoidosis Outreach Foundation
5TH ANNUAL SARCOIDOSIS WALK FOR A CURE
Saturday, October 24, 2009

Registration begin 7:30 am
Step-Off 9:00 am

Emcee: Mary Benton, KPRC TV Channel 2

Honorary guest: Dr. Marc A. Judson, MD, University South Carolina Medical Center, Sarcoidosis Clinic

Entertainment by The Texas Brass Band

JCC Parking Lot (Staging Area)
5601 S. Braeswood Blvd
Houston, TX 77096

2.0 miles Brayes Bayou Trail

For information: 832-248-6621
Email: Sarcoidosis@jsof.org
Website: http://www.jsof.org/
Download pledge sheet: JSOFWalkPledgeForm09.pdf

Friday, August 7, 2009

5TH ANNUAL SARCOIDOSIS WALK FOR A CURE!

5th Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a Cure!

JSOF will host it's 5th Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a cure, October 24, 2009, Houston Texas. We invite all to join us as we empower communities through Sarcoidosis education, awareness, and research into a cause and cure.

JCC Community Center Parking Lot (staging Area)
5601 S Brasewood
Houston Texas 77063

Brayes Bayou Trial - 3 miles

Our Esteemed guest is Dr Marc A. Judson, M.D. ( http://clinicaldepartments.musc/.... Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Dr. Judson is the director of the MUSC Sarcoidosis Center, one of the largest sarcoidosis clinics in the United States. Dr. Judson's other interests include non-invasive pulmonary aspergillus disease and lung transplantation.

We invite all to join us as we empower communities through Sarcoidosis education, awareness, and research into a cause and cure.

Entertainment by The Texas Brass Band (check them out on youtube or my space)

Donate now! Download your pledge sheet or donate: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/315909/57139031?m=96249070 our Sarcoidosis Awareness for a cure cause, or http://www.jsof.org/

If you are unable to join us, you can be a virtual walker, or we will have someone walk for you.

Hotel Reservations can be made by calling Marriott Courtyard - 1 866-344-4316 -

12655 SW Frwy, Stafford, TX 77477, ask for Sarcoidosis Walk.

Join us online NOW, and chat with others battling Sarcoidosis http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sarcoidosisawareness/
email: Sarcoidosis@jsof.org 1-800-846-5158 or 832-248-6621

much love,
Emma

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Sarcoidosis Support Group Meeting, Houston, Texas

Janine's Sarcoidosis Outreach Foundation
&
Houston, Texas Sarcoidosis Support Group


Saturday, August 29, 2009
3: oo pm
West Houston Medical Center
12121 Richmond Ave, Rm 201
Houston, TX 77072

“The Patients Speaks”

1. Come and Share your story with others who understand what you face day to day.

Healthy Nutrition Discussion


For Information contact Emma @ 1-800-846-5158 – www.jsof.org
Empowering Communities through Sarcoidosis Education and Outreach

Monday, May 18, 2009

JSOF Fund Raiser

JSOF has started a new fund raiser using Healthy Coffee, (www.jsofcoffee.org ) including Latte, Hot Chocolate, and sports drink.

Please support our efforts as we continue to promote Sarcoidosis Awareness, Education and Research into a cause and cure.

Please click on our web page (www.jsofcoffee.org) if you would like to be a part of, or start your own fund raiser by becoming our partner. The coffee is healthy and taste good too.

Samples are available, please ask me.

Sincerely,

Emma Carroll
Executive Director
832-248-6621
www.jsof.org
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sarcoidosisawareness/

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Empowering the Community through Sarcoidosis Education and Outreach

Monday, April 6, 2009

Sarcoidosis Support Group Meeting Houston TX

Houston Texas Sarcoidosis Support Group 2009

Meeting Schedule (All scheduled for 3:00 pm)

West Houston Medical Center
Physicans Professional Bldg Rm 201
12141 Richmond Ave
Houston, Texas 77072

February 28, 2009
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April 25, 2009 (April is National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month)

Special Guest: Dr Victor Salcedo, MD, FCCP, FACP - Houston, Texas
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June 27, 2009
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October 24, 2009
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October 31, 2009 (5th Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a Cure)
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December 12, 2009
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Information please call 1-800-846-5158, or 832-248-6621
email.
sarcoidosis@jsof.org

Please join us for our online Sarcoidosis Awareness support group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sarcoidosisawareness

Emma Carroll,
Executive Director

Monday, March 9, 2009

SARCOIDOSIS PATIENT CONFERENCE 2009

2009 FSR Patient Conference

Tuesday, 24 March 2009 (Charleston, SC)Embassy SuitesAirport-Convention Center, North Charleston5055 International BoulevardNorth Charleston, SC 29418

FSR is committed to providing patients with access to cutting-edge information about their disease. The $60 Registration Fee includes attendance at the lectures as well as the luncheon and reception. During the luncheon physicians with expertise in sarcoidosis will be joined by representatives of the Support Group Advisory Council at each table to facilitate small group discussions related to patient experiences.

Review the Preliminary Agenda.

Make a Hotel Reservation (Use Code Sarcoidosis Conference).
Attendee Ticket Qty: Price: $60.00

Donation: I am unable to attend the event, but I would like to donate to support this educational program.

All donations will be listed in conference materials.
Price $25 Price $50 Price $100
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2008 Organizing Committee
Emma Carroll
Patricia Coleman
Sandra Conroy
Robbie Darden
Brenda Harris
Shirley Holley
Ruth Jacobs
Gwen Mitchell
Yvette Richmond
Becky Robertson
Milton Rossman, MDConference Director

This Meeting Precedes theWASOG Conference on Diffuse Lung Disease Hosted by MUSC:

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

A PATIENT'S VOICE - A NEW BOOK BY GILBERT BARR JR

A NEW BOOK FROM GILBERT BARR JR.

Gilbert Barr, Jr. has released his third, and final, book from his series “A Patient’s Perspective” entitled, A Patient’s Voice. The book covers Gilbert’s updated health journey as he successfully lives with such chronic health conditions as sarcoidosis, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, heart problems, pituitary deficiencies, and a multitude of other chronic health conditions. More so, A Patient’s Voice provides experienced tips on how to learn to be a successful medical patient, pick the best medical professionals, build successful relationships of all types including medical, professional and personal while still living a positive life with chronic health conditions, get the most from your medical experiences, how to be a successful caregiver, learn how to get the most out of your health care insurance, the importance of honest communications, and much much more, all written via the experiences and viewpoints of an experienced patient! The book closes with a powerful chapter describing Gilbert’s ongoing battle with Stage 4 colon/liver cancer for which he was diagnosed in October 2007 and will be a lifelong fight for survival!

Everyone must deal with the health care system in today’s environment and A Patient’s Voice will help everyone – healthy, sick, young, old, patient, caregiver – get successful results from your medical needs. There is something in this book that everyone can relate back to his/her life. The information in A Patient’s Voice is from actual experiences of a patient who has lived, succeeded, and failed with health situations for over 23 years and provides firsthand knowledge on how to be a successful patient. As with all of Gilbert’s books, it is strictly a patient’s perspective. There is no doubt you will see yourself or someone you know in this book more than once and the firsthand knowledge of how to successfully cope with any medical condition is invaluable!

You can get your copy of A Patient’s Voice (ISBN # 978-1-4401-1988-0) from any online bookstore or order it from your local bookstore as well. In addition it is available along with links and more information about this and other books in the “A Patient’s Perspective” series, including additional information about the author and contact information, at www.gilbertbarrjr.com. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to be successful in their medical experiences!!!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

SARCOIDOSIS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Houston Texas Sarcoidosis Support Group 2009

Meeting Schedule (All scheduled for 3:00 pm)


West Houston Medical Center

Physicans Professional Bldg Rm 201

12141 Richmond Ave

Houston, Texas 77072



February 28, 2009

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April 25, 2009 (April is National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month)
Special Guest: Dr Victor Salcedo, MD, FCCP, FACP - Houston, Texas

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June 27, 2009

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October 24, 2009

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October 31, 2009 (5th Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a Cure)

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December 12, 2009

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Information please call 1-800-846-5158, or 832-248-6621



Please join us for our online Sarcoidosis Awareness support group.