Support & Education
Ask the Doctors--April
an expert panel
Understanding Neurofibromatosis
booklet
The new informational booklet by
Dr. James Tonsgard is complete
and available.
Illinois/Midwest NF, Inc.
Ask the Doctors
Each spring, expert medical advice is
available free of charge. Held at Shriner's
Hospital, local and national NF specialists
come together to answer member questions
about treatments, diagnosis, and research.
Use the "contact us" link at the bottom to send
us your anonymous questions.
April / Oak Park
Symposium
In October, Illinois NF, Inc. brings
together leading experts in NF
research and policies for the annual
Symposium. Doctors at the forefront
of scientific exploration present their
findings and meet with participants in
this one-day seminar. Insurance,
school issues, and daily-life
challenges are also topics of interest.
October / Oak Brook
Symposium--October
main auditorium
Camp New Friends
Illinois NF, Inc. proudly supports and
sponsors Camp New Friends, a summer
camp for children and teens with NF.
Participants are able to build self-esteem,
gain independence, and establish social
connections. Please contact the office for
registration information.
summer / Maryland
