HS Journal, Vol. I, Issue 8

By Pen

HS Journal is the first monthly publication dedicated to the issue of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and the people who endure it.

In this issue:

An HS Love Story
Dating Tips
Ask the Community Nurse
Tales from the Medical Side
And More!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pen
• Release date: Feb 2, 2018
• ISBN: 9781370052509

Pen

Pen was bitten by the writing bug at the age of ten. She has been feverishly writing ever since. A native Georgian she lives in the Atlanta area.

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The HS Journal

Volume I, Issue 8

©2018

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Currently, Pen is editor and publisher of The HS Journal. Eris Hilburn is a Contributing Writer.

Cover photo of the Super Blue Blood Moon, January 31, 2018, courtesy of Eris Hilburn.

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ISBN: 9781370052509

Mission Statement

It is the mission of The HS Journal to reach as many people as possible in an effort to raise awareness of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. It is further the mission of this journal to reach as many medical providers as possible for the same purpose.

The purpose of this Journal is to provide information and insight into the impact of HS on patients’ lives with the hope the information provided will assist in the improvement of those lives. This journal is published with the sincere hope that it will contribute to beginning a dialogue about HS with the intention of fostering compassion for those who experience it, as well as generate interest in researching the disease further to find a cure.

HS Awareness Week

Ask the Community Nurse

Hearts Ablaze and All That Jazz

Dating Tips

Tales from the Medical Side

An HS Love Story

Elena’s Open Letter to HS

HS Brochures

Partial List of Online Resources

Proclamation Activation

It’s that time again. Time to make preparations to have June 4 – 10 proclaimed HS Awareness Week in your state!

Many proclamations can be applied for online, involving only a little time. Others must be faxed or mailed, costing only a few dollars or a stamp.

It’s a little early yet to submit requests, but there are a couple of things you can do to get started.

Download a PDF copy of the State Proclamation Request Chart fromwww.penspen.wixsite.com/hsproclamation

Contact Sandra Guilbault [e-mail] let her know you will be requesting the proclamation for your state.

While you’re waiting until it’s time to submit your request, think of something you