First webinar is Friday, March 27 at 12:00 PM ET.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) will host a three-part pharmacy-related webinar series about osteoporosis, dental care, and bowel management for individuals living with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, and their families. These webinars are produced as part of the Paralysis Resource Center’s community education initiative.
Friday, March 27, 2020, 12:00 PM ET
Webinar 1 - Understanding medication: Osteoporosis
People living with spinal cord injuries are at increased risk of bone loss, muscle atrophy, and fractures. This webinar provides an overview of osteoporosis, a roundup of common medications, and how they may impact bone health, and offers suggestions for natural treatments.
Friday, April 17, 2020, 12:00 PM ET
Webinar 2 - Understanding medication: Dental Care
Dental care is a critical aspect of overall health. This webinar reviews recommended care specific to people living with spinal cord injuries, discusses medicines that may impact oral health, and considers questions to ask a potential dentist.
Friday, May 29, 2020, 12:00 PM ET
Webinar 3 - Understanding medication: Bowel Management
To better understand bowel management, this webinar reviews the anatomy and physiology of the GI tract with specific considerations for people living with spinal cord injuries. Medications that may impact bowel function will be discussed, along with natural strategies.
All webinars are free and will be presented by Jay Gupta RPh, MS, MTM Specialist, C-IAYT. Gupta is a registered pharmacist, medication therapy management specialist, and yoga therapist. He is co-founder of RxRelax, LLC, and YogaCaps, Inc., a nonprofit focusing on chronic disease prevention and sustainable lifestyle change. He has received the Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award for community-based drug abuse prevention and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) award for Excellence in Innovation.
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ACL funds the Paralysis Resource Center to provide comprehensive information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related disabilities and their support networks. Resources include information and referral by phone and email in multiple languages including Spanish; a peer and family support mentoring program; a military and veterans program; multicultural outreach services; quality of life grants; and a national website.