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DYSTONIA SUPPORT GROUP OF GREATER WASHINGTON DC

 

May 2, 2010 MEETING

12:30-4:00PM

Holy Cross Hospital

Silver Spring, MD

 

Featured Speaker: Elena Nacamuli

 

Elena Nacamuli. has lived with dystonia for over 10 years, and is an active member of our support group.  As a counselor, she has taught coping techniques to those with chronic mental illnesses.  She has an AAS degree in mental health and a Bachelors of Science in communications.  She is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She brings experience, insight and hope to this topic.

 

Topic:  Living with Dystonia as a Chronic Condition

 

    12:30-1PM: Social time, meet and greet
    1:00-1:15:    Group news, announcements
    1:15-2:15:    Featured speaker: Elena Nacamuli
    2:15-2:30:    Break

    2:30-3:30:    Q & A with Dr. Grill, Medical Advisor
    3:30-4:00:    Additional social time or small groups

Attendees are asked to bring snacks for the group; drinks will be provided.

Other 2010 Meetings: Sept. 19, Nov. 14

 

Directions to Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD
301-754-7000

From I-495, take exit 31, Georgia Ave- Wheaton (Rt. 97 North)
Go to the second traffic light, turn right onto Forest Glen Rd
Follow 4 blocks (.3 miles) to Holy Cross (on the right, corner of Forest Glen and Dameron Drive)

In the hospital:
Register at the front desk
Obtain a visitor's badge
Ask for the location of the dystonia meeting in the Education Center