Day 3 - Kara Wada, MD - Beyond Medication: The 3-Visit Immune Reset
What if you could achieve the results of 3-5 years of traditional allergy shots in just three visits over two months? For Sjogren's patients stuck in a cycle of inflammation, where allergies fuel auto...
19 Jul 202533min
Day 3 - Kara Wada, MD & Janet Steins - Roundtable: "The Clinical Trial Journey: Patient Perspectives & Insights"
What is it really like to be in a clinical trial for a new Sjogren's medication? What are the tests like? What's the time commitment? And is it worth it?In this unique and candid roundtable discussion...
19 Jul 202554min
Day 3 - Lilly Stairs - The Power of Patient Communities & Network Advocacy
What does ambition look like when you're living with a chronic condition? How do you build a vibrant life and career when your body requires you to work smarter, not harder?In this candid and inspirin...
19 Jul 202525min
Day 3 - Delia Chiaramonte, MD - Caring for Someone You Love Without Losing Yourself
Caregivers often struggle to remain empathetic and compassionate without becoming depleted and overwhelmed, leading to guilt, resentment, and burnout. But it doesn't have to be this way.In this deeply...
19 Jul 202526min
Day 3 - Kristina Kelly, BCPA - Hack Your Healthcare_ Top 10 Tips for Tough Talks with Docs
Do you ever leave a doctor's appointment feeling rushed, unheard, or more confused than when you arrived? The emotional toll of dismissal and confusing medical jargon can leave Sjogren's patients feel...
19 Jul 202523min
Day 3 - Bexi Lobo, PhD - Networking and Advocacy - Making a Difference Together
Do you ever leave a doctor's appointment feeling rushed, unheard, or more confused than when you arrived? The emotional toll of dismissal and confusing medical jargon can leave Sjogren's patients feel...
19 Jul 202523min
Day 3 - Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC, TIPC- The Importance of Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Care To Cultivate Healing
Autoimmune conditions and their symptoms are often exacerbated by trauma and stress. While we are often taught to internalize our emotions and stress, this can lead to self-criticism that only fuels t...
19 Jul 202525min
Day 3 - Bianca Campbell - Intergenerational Trauma AND Resilience for Stress Reduction
What if the patient you see as "difficult" is actually traumatized? For many living with Sjogren's, years of medical dismissal, normal lab results despite debilitating symptoms, and being told "it's a...
19 Jul 202524min
