Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System: April 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011

[Scirehab-forum] SCI Forum Tuesday May 10, 2011

Announcing the next SCI Forum:

Conversations from the Bedroom: Sex after Spinal Cord Injury

What do you really want to know about sex after spinal cord injury? Most newly injured people have concerns about what their sex life will be like. Will they ever have sex again (or for the first time)? Although sex may change after SCI, most people still want to develop satisfying intimate relationships. How do they navigate sexuality with an SCI? Come to this forum and listen to real people with spinal cord injuries talk about their real sexual experiences since injury. Two men with tetraplegia (quadriplegia) and one woman with paraplegia will be on the panel. They will discuss the good, the bad, and the funny. A rehab physician will provide information and answer questions related to medical issues and sexual activity. Note: This will be a frank and uncensored discussion. Feel free to bring your questions or just listen to the discussion.

When: Tuesday, May 10, 2011, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Where: Cafeteria Conference Rooms B/C
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet & Greet! Come to the cafeteria before the Forum for an informal social hour and discussion on “being sensuous with less movement and sensation.” Join Dr. Steven Stiens and a few “sexcessful” people with SCI for a relaxed dinner discussion of sexuality in spite of spinal cord injury. Dinner may be purchased in the cafeteria until 7:00 PM.

Download the SCI Forum flyer: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/5-11%20flyer.pdf

SCI Forum web page (includes information about directions and parking): http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/schedule.asp

* * * * * * * * * * * *
Cynthia Salzman, MHA
Public Information Specialist
Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244
csalzman@uw.edu

Monday, April 18, 2011

[Scirehab-forum] SCI Support and Information Group, April 21

Individuals with spinal cord injuries and their family members and caregivers are invited to attend the next Spinal Cord Injury Support and Information Group, which will take place:

· Thursday, April 21, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm

· Harborview Medical Center (4-West Patient & Family Room, across from the nurses' station).

This is not a therapy group, but rather an opportunity to share stories and experiences, ask questions and get real-life answers. You can also just listen to fellow members of the spinal cord injury community.

Monthly Meetings at Harborview Medical Center:

· 3rd Thursday of each month

· 12:30 to 1:30 pm

· 4-West Patient & Family Room (across from the nurses' station)

For questions or information, please call 206-616-8568

Friday, April 1, 2011

[Scirehab-forum] Christopher Reeve Foundation Road Show Seattle April 13

Dear SCI Forum subscribers:

We are forwarding this announcement from the Christopher Reeve Foundation about an event taking place in Seattle on April 13. If you have questions or wish further information, please contact the organizers directly at Chapter@ChristopherReeve.org.

Thank you.

Cynthia Salzman, MHA

Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington

Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195-6490

Dear Reeve Foundation Friend,

[Click to view as a web page: http://www.kintera.org/cms.asp?id=1473968&campaign_id=132812]

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will be hosting an evening with the paralysis community featuring our President and CEO Peter Wilderotter and Susan Howley, Executive Vice President of Research. Ms. Howley is nationally recognized for her leadership in the field of spinal cord research for the last 25 years.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about:

- The state of spinal cord and paralysis research
-The Paralysis Resource Center and The Peer and Family Support Program, a national peer to peer support program
-Team Reeve and other ways to get involved
-The Reeve Foundation's Advocacy platform and top 3 initiatives in 2011

This is also a great chance to meet and talk with others in the community living with paralysis and SCI, their families, therapists, doctors, leaders of local non-profits, people from local government offices and others as well as quality of life programs right in your own community.

Join us for a wine and cheese reception:

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Renaissance Seattle Hotel
515 Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98104
800-546-9184

Registration fee: $25.00

Space is limited. Register now!

Link: http://www.christopherreeve.org/roadshow

For further information about becoming involved in the Reeve Foundation efforts in Seattle or the event please feel free to email us at Chapter@ChristopherReeve.org.

We want to thank our lead sponsor, 180 Medical, for making the road show possible.

Link: http://www.180medical.com/christopherreeve/

See you there.