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What have you learned about the medical community since you have become sick? This one is so easy. I’ve said it a thousand times – you know your own body better than any doctor will. Most doctors have never seen a Cushing’s patient, few ever will in the future.

This narrative nonfiction novel chronicles my son’s twenty-year journey to get his Cushing’s disease diagnosed—a journey that took far too long. Throughout the book, I highlight opportunities for testing that could have been done according to endocrinologist guidelines. The core message is clear: early diagnosis is crucial for people to live vibrant lives. Read Surviving […]

Dr. Theodore Friedman (Dr. F) gave an updated webinar on compounded weight loss medicines.

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough of certain hormones, primarily cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. This disorder can be categorized into primary (Addison's disease) and secondary forms.

High cortisol – and its deleterious effects on the body – may be a more commonly recognized phrase in today's healthcare lexicon. Still, doctors say there is a need for more awareness of a rare and potentially life-threatening condition involving cortisol, known as Cushing's Syndrome

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Adrenal Insufficiency United’s Lunch & Learn Events are one day mini-conferences located in different cities in the USA. We find great local speakers to lead sessions and give presentations about issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency. These one day events will be packed full of opportunities giving attendees more chances to ask questions, share their […]

Cushing's Disease is a rare condition caused by excessive production of cortisol, a hormone essential for various bodily functions. It is a specific form of Cushing's Syndrome, where the overproduction of cortisol is due to a tumor in the pituitary gland. The condition affects 10 to 15 people per million each year, predominantly women between […]

Cushing’s syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs when the body is exposed to too much cortisol. Cortisol is produced by the body and is also used in corticosteroid drugs. Cushing's syndrome can occur either because cortisol is being overproduced by the body or from the use of drugs that contain cortisol (like prednisone)…

Today, April 8th, is Cushing's Awareness Day. Please wear your Cushing's ribbons, t-shirts, awareness bracelets or Cushing's colors (blue and yellow) and get a discussion going with anyone who will listen. And don’t just raise awareness on April 8. Any day is a good day to raise awareness.

Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC's Library. At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the "meeting before the meeting". Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced […]

The orchards are in bloom in April. Take a wagon ride tour and cut a bouquet of orchard blooms to brighten your home. Learn how orchard manager checks the fruit set based on the spring blossoms.

Purchase your 4 chicks and specify your pick up day April 4-19, 2025. They sell out quickly! Add-on a care kit if don’t have one. Decide where you would like to keep the chicks, laundry room, bathroom, mud room, and set up a box to be their home. (Tips below) April 4-19: The Farm Market […]

For potty-trained three year olds through ninth graders. Embark on an exciting journey with Road Trip VBS, based on Joshua 1:9 – "The LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Discover God's presence everywhere as we explore new places, make new friends, and experience God's goodness together. Join us in a fun-filled adventure […]

The orchards are in bloom in April. Take a wagon ride tour and cut a bouquet of orchard blooms to brighten your home. Learn how orchard manager checks the fruit set based on the spring blossoms.

Enhance your mental fitness with “Train Your Brain” activities! Sudoku, crosswords, Color Me Happy, and word searches. Each activity is aimed at stimulating cognitive function and supporting memory improvement.

Frogs and toads are hop-hop-hoping around Children’s Section for the entire month of April! Find all 10 amphibians for a prize!

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Event: Pender UMC's Egg-citing Easter Bash Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM Location: Pender UMC Parking Lot & Grounds Event Highlights: Moon Bounce Madness: Jump and hop like a bunny in our giant Pender/KUMC Bounce House! Awesome Games: Show off your cornhole skills for a chance to win awesome prizes. Don't miss the estimation […]

Join in the monthly unraveling of a whodunit or thriller. The April selection is Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police. The second Wednesday of the month until November 12