The 2009 Education Meeting Schedule

Please check this page occasionally to note any changes to the schedule.

What'sNew

OFFER 2010 Conference - September 11, 2010 Medical Provider and Patient Sessions - Click here for more information

The OFFER Support Board is back on-line with new management. It will now be a permanent part of the website, without deletions or changes! Take a look around!

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OFFER now has a Facebook Page! To take a look, click here

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June 2nd Education Meeting. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Fibromyalgia Medications" Video recording is now online

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The video of the Education Meeting held on March 3rd, 2010 is now available for viewing. This was an excellent presentation by Peggy Rosati-Allen, CNM, WHNP, MS, and a panel of mothers with ME/CFS :

"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Experiences of Women during Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Postpartum Period" This is excellent information, not available anywhere else! To view the presentation, please click below

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Education Meeting changes for the balance of 2010. Please click here for more information regarding these changes.

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Dr. Bateman's webinar presentation slides are available on the CFIDS.org website. To see the slides click below

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Dr. Lucinda Bateman's discussion on XMRV is an on-line video. click here to watch.

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Volunteers are needed! OFFER needs assistance with on-going projects. For more information, click here.

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New Fibromyalgia Research Studies - Click For More Information

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CurrentNews

2008 Conference Videos are On-Line

All of the September 13, 2008 Conference Videos are now on-line. If you missed the event, take a look.

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RecentEvents

Past Education Meetings

Education meetings videos are being added as soon as possible after the meetings. Check back often!

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The OFFER 2010 Education Meeting Schedule

Each Meeting begins at 7:00 PM - Admission is free and open to all

Location: Salt Lake County Complex, North Building, 2001 S. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT - Park in the northeast corner of the complex

Date	Speaker	Topic
March 3, 2010	Peggy Rosati Allen, CNM, WHNP, MS	"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Experiences of Women during Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Postpartum Period " Panel Discussion
April 7, 2010	Stuart Drescher, PhD	Group Discussion*
May 5, 2010	Stuart Drescher, PhD	Group Discussion*
June 2, 2010	N. Lee Smith, M.D.	"FM drugs: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
July 7, 2010	Stuart Drescher, PhD	Group Discussion*
August 4, 2010	Stuart Drescher, PhD	Group Discussion*
September 11, 2010	OFFER Conference	OFFER Conference
October 6, 2010	Stuart Drescher, PhD	Group Discussion*
November 3, 2010	Stuart Drescher, PhD	Group Discussion*
December 1, 2010	Lucinda Bateman, M.D.	"ME/CFS - FM Research Update"
OFFER's free Education Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers, Salt Lake County Complex North Bldg., 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City. Free parking is available at the northeast corner of the complex. For a Mapquest map, click here
*During these group discussions, Dr. Stuart Drescher, a licensed psychologist and ME/CFS patient, will introduce themes pertinent to ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia patients. He'll then ask those in attendance about their experiences and how they deal with these illnesses. These will be positive, supportive meetings. They will not be filmed to respect privacy concerns. Plan on attending!