Lymphedema Support Group

The Lymphedema Support Group provides a safe place for anyone dealing with lymphedema as the result of impaired lymph system from birth or from an injury or illness. The group is run by certified lymphedema therapists who understand the challenges limb swelling can present. During monthly meetings, we’ll discuss ways to minimize symptoms and enjoy life to the fullest extent possible. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from each other’s experiences.

Monthly Meetings:

This group meets virtually on the third Tuesday of every month from 5 – 6:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Email invites will be sent with meeting details for that month.

Cost:

Free

Contact:

[email protected]

2024 Meeting Schedule and Topics:

All meetings will be led by Good Shepherd Penn Partners lymphedema specialists unless otherwise noted.

January 16, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: MJ Hitz/Ryan Plaza
• Topic: Lymphedema Treatment Act-Changes /New Benefits-Medi-Compression

February 20, 2024

• Special Guest Speakers: Veronica Seneriz (Patient Service Director) and Keith Gee LE&RN
• Topic: What is LE&RN?

March 19, 2024 – Lymphedema Awareness Month

• Special Guest Speaker: Guenter Klose MLD/CDT, Certified Instructor CLT-LANA
• Topic: Lymphedema-CDT-Gold Standard Approach

April 16, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: Dominique Rogers
• Topic: My Life with Lymphedema, conquering obstacles coming out on the other side.

May 21, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: Louisa Boyd- NLN (National Lymphedema Network) Board Member, OT, CLT
• Topic: What is the National Lymphedema Network?

June 18, 2024 – National Lymphedema Month

• Special Guest Speaker: Catherine Seo PHD, Founder & CEO Lipedema Simplified, LLC and Leslyn Keith OTD, OTR/L, CLT LANA and Author
• Topic: Lipedema Month; What is Lipedema? New Research

July 23, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Jasmine Zheng MD, CLT, FAAPMR
• Topic: Doctor Patient Approach to Lymphedema

August 20, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: Eric Ansart-Lympha Press
• Topic: Cording: Adjunct to Lymphedema treatment

September 17, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: Paul Cerone
• Topic: Garments-Compression styles and needs

October 15, 2024 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Special Guest Speaker: Dana Donofree Founder and CEO of Anaono Intimates and Lounge Wear
• Topic: Many things change after breast cancer

November 19, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Erica Dawkins PsyD, MED, CSP
• Topic: Body Image

December 17, 2024

• Special Guest Speaker: Donald Thomas and Tia Gray
• Topic: Managing compression in home setting