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PWS Awareness Month: Week 1
Not on social media? No problem! PWSA (USA)’s daily PWS Awareness Month posts are available right here for you to access anytime. Day 1 May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month! Republican Congressman Ed Royce and Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman co-sponsored the original House Resolution thanks to efforts by Amy Porter (Aunt to Colorado’s young...
NUTRITION and HEALTHY LIVING
By: Stacy Ward, Director of Family/Medical Support & Special Projects Parents and families of loved ones diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome have an array of concerns as their children move through life. By far one of their greatest struggles and worries is adequate nutrition and healthy living. PWSA (USA)’s Family and Medical Support counselors receive...
69 Years with Prader-Willi Syndrome and Still Strong
Contributed by PWSA | USA Alterman Family Support Counselor Kim Tula, MS, CSW Prader-Willi syndrome was first diagnosed in 1956; only 63 years ago. With supportive living and specialized care, we are now seeing individuals with PWS living longer and healthier lives. Susan Booth (Boothie) is one of those people. Susan was born March 18,...