Tag Archives: Prader-Willi Syndrome
Videos from PWSA (USA) International Hyperphagia Conference
Several of the world renown researchers who gave presentations at our International Hyperphagia Conference have given permission for us to put their presentation on our the PWSA (USA) web site and Youtube channel. See these lectures by clicking on the … Continue reading
PWSA (USA) ~ Serving New Parents Every Day!
As most of you know, for over 12 years PWSA (USA) has provided free of charge to new parents of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome an extensive PACKAGE OF HOPE since 2001. That packet includes such things as Nutritional Care … Continue reading
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Flu Season is Here — What Should We Do?
Flu Season is Here — What Should We Do? By Janalee Heinemann – Director of Research & Medical Affairs, PWSA (USA) Here are some questions that have come to me at PWSA (USA) and answers from members of our Scientific … Continue reading
Weight Loss Drug Approved by FDA
Weight Loss Drug Approved by FDA By: Janalee Heinemann, MSW PWSA (USA) Director of Research & Medical Affairs As many of you are probably aware, there is a new weight loss drug, Qsymia, just approved by the FDA. The weight … Continue reading
We Put The Fun in Fundraiser!
It is January 2012, and whenever the calendar page is turned to a new year, the fresh start brings an upsurge of hope and excitement. This is the feeling here in the “bricks and mortar” heart of the PWS community, … Continue reading
PWS Best Practice Guidelines Now Available!
In many ways, creating useful resources to support the quality of life and care of people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is one of the most important ongoing tasks of PWSA (USA). Visitors to our office are often impressed by the size … Continue reading
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Tagged International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organization, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), PWS Best Practices Guidelines, PWSA (USA)
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Awareness Doesn’t End With May!
With the end of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month in May it is a good time to remember that promoting Prader-Willi syndrome awareness– like supporting people living with PWS and their families -is important every single day of the year. So, even as our first … Continue reading
Welcome to PWSATODAY
In this ongoing blog, we will share with you what’s happening at PWSA (USA) today including ideas for spreading awareness, important information on resources and strategies for supporting people living with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), encouragement for families raising a child … Continue reading
