JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS FREE LUPUS SEMINAR

(HOPEWELL, VA) November 13, 2007 – Lupus, a chronic inflammatory auto-immune disorder that affects nine times as many women as men, can affect many parts of the body.  Joint pain is a common symptom, and in many instances it can develop into arthritis.  

Learn about how to manage this disease in a free seminar on Friday, November 30 at John Randolph Medical Center. The seminar will feature Candace Baptiste, a lupus survivor and activist, sharing her personal journey. It will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the hospital’s basement classroom and lunch will be provided.

The seminar is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. For more information or to reserve your seat, call MedLine at 1-800-242-5662.

John Randolph Medical Center, a 147-bed facility located at 411 West Randolph Road in Hopewell, has served the Tri-Cities for over 90 years, providing high quality healthcare services, from oncology and cardiac care to behavioral health and emergency medicine. The facility combines a small-town atmosphere with sophisticated technology commonly found in large urban hospitals. John Randolph is part of the HCA Richmond Health System, the largest healthcare provider and largest private employer in the Richmond metropolitan area.