IVIG – What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

Town Hall April 2024, IVIG, Tory, Cherwin, Vogel, Alderfer

Hear from a panel of four experts about IVIG, including important tips for a successful IVIG journey.

Presenters include: VP of Patient Advocacy Michelle Vogel, MPA at IV Solutions RX, Heather Tory, MD, MPH, CPPS, a Pediatric Rheumatologist and Associate Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer at Connecticut Children’s, Laurel Cherwin, BSN, RN, IgCN an immunology Clinical Nurse Educator, Medical Affairs Octapharma and Kristine Alderfer, President, Cure JM Board of Directors.

The panel will discuss a variety of must-know information on successful IVIG treatment days, navigating the system, at-home vs. outpatient options, pre & post-treatment checklists, and more.

Affordable and Accessible Treatments for JM

Affordable and Accessible Treatments for JM

Two special guest speakers, Michelle Vogel, MPA, IV Solutions RX, and Laurel Cherwin, BSN, RN, IgCN, Octapharma, shared information on navigating affordable treatments and care for JM patients.

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