We simply could not put a price tag on the value the volunteer doctors add to our Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) and our organization. We rely on their talents to lead our research program, present educational workshops at Family Conferences, write educational materials and talk with families one-on-one. They bring incredible expertise to our mission. We are honored to have added three new physicians to the SAC.
AAD’s Camp Discovery
The American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) sponsors a free camp for children ages 8-16 who have a chronic skin disease called Camp Discovery.
Organizing Medical and Dental Information
It is a good idea for you to keep your medical information in a personal file. People tend to change physicians more frequently as jobs and insurances change. You may choose to enter medical or dental information in a laptop, or keep hard copies in a notebook or binder. Dating all of your entries will…
The Moment My Son Taught Me About Strength
By Seth Ferris I live in Brooklyn, New York. And during any given week, any given day, I come in contact with millions of people, some of whom are not too shy about telling a complete stranger what they think of them. You bump into somebody and get a “Hey! Watch it!” or worse. You…
Volunteers are Love in Motion!
By Alanna F. Bree, M.D. Pediatric Dermatologist, A Children’s House for Pediatric Dermatology It has been an honor and a privilege to volunteer as a member and a secretary of the Scientific Advisory Council for the NFED. The organization is a true blessing to so many. They not only do an excellent job of supporting and advocating…
The Talent Show is the Highlight for Me
I attended my first NFED National Family Conference in 2009 when it was held in Williamsburg, VA.. Immediately upon going through the doors, I felt a sense of welcoming and family even though I had never met anyone before. Until my daughter was born in 2007, I had never met or even spoke to anyone…