Before my heart disease journey began in Spring 2019, I was a passionate and dedicated educator and led a dynamic and fulfilling life. I was very active and busy with work, church, and my beloved Sorority of Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc. I never had any health issues. I...
My journey with neurosarcoidosis began on May 5, 2013, when I woke up in the morning with the worst headache of my life, light sensitivity, and double vision. After an evaluation by a neuro-ophthalmologist, a negative MRI, a Lumbar Puncture (which relieved my...
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients, takes a bold step forward in addressing health disparities by announcing the launch of the...
Beginning April 15th, Walgreens, a pharmacy and retail leader who plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically...
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for patients, is proud to announce this year’s theme for April’s Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: Say Sarcoidosis....
Are you thinking about participating in a clinical trial? Here are 6 things you should know! Clinical trials can be an intimidating and unexplored area for many people. Some may have been exposed to the basic principles of research methods in school, while others may...
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is part of a 27-member coalition dedicated to improving access to supplemental oxygen for all in need. Chasta Posey, FSR Patient Advocate, Patient Navigator, Member of the FSR Women of Color Advisory Committee, and FSR Global...
Beginning September 16th, Walgreens, a pharmacy and retail leader who plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically...
My journey with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) started about 15 years ago, although I did not know it at the time, nor did the physicians who were then treating me. At an annual physical, at the age of 46, I mentioned that my knees were a bit sore after physical...
With more than 250,000 Americans living with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis (PF), nine organizations are joining forces to present the third annual ILD Day on Wednesday, Sept. 13, to drive awareness of the diseases. ILD is the umbrella term...