Summer 2012

Endometriosis Research Center Support & Education Groups have been implemented throughout local communities - and online - with the mission of providing support, education and advocacy efforts to Endometriosis patients and their families around the world.  Each respective group offers non-medical advice/guidance; provides a safe and confidential setting in which women and girls can exchange educational information and ideas related to this disease; and raises awareness on a local level.  The ERC Members who run these groups donate their time and effort to help reach out to the medical and patient communities in their neighborhoods.  Unlike other foundations, there is NEVER a charge to participate in our groups, and they are open to anyone concerned with the disease.  If you would like to run a group, please let us know.

If you can't join us in person at one of our regional groups (below), consider joining us online!

 

ERC Angel General Endo Forum: The Internet's largest, oldest and first organization-owned electronic Endometriosis Support Group. To share support and information with thousands of others from around the world who understand in a private, moderated setting, sign up today!  CLOSED as of spring 2012: please join us online at the exciting social media network below:

New! The ERC's exciting, interactive discussion and support group - chat with others who understand alongside expert surgeons, researchers and professionals at our Facebook platform

A support and education program specifically designed for those 25 yrs. of age and under!
Join the Girl Talk Program Listserv at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ERCGirlTalk 

For MEN ONLY: MENDO, Founded by John Blondin and Carey Lewis; now run by Nick Lowry.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mendomen/

IN-PERSON REGIONAL GROUPS:

NOTE: BE SURE TO REFERENCE "ENDOMETRIOSIS SUPPORT" WHEN CONTACTING GROUP LEADERS VIA EMAIL

ERC Groups are conducted as a regional support network, rather on than the state by state basis in an effort to maximize the potential of the most active of our groups and reach more patients. 

New England Region:
Kendra Townshend
kendratownshend444@hotmail.com

  Northeastern Metro Region (NY, NJ & PA):
 Debra Wevers
 dwevers@comcast.net

 Jen Cox
Jenc@nycap.rr.com

  Southeastern Region:
 http://www.freewebs.com/shannonml04/

Midwestern Region:
Keara Conness
  keara786@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/endocenterofchicagoland/

Southwestern Region:
Denise Childs
Denise@endocenter.org 

 Amy VanDerPuy
amyvanderpuy@yahoo.com

Though not an ERC group, Hana Oliver can provide valuable resources to those in Texas,
in collaboration with ERC Advisor John Dulemba, MD
HCOliver79@aol.com

Pacific Northwest Region:
Lisa Kirk
LKirk@endocenter.org

CALIFORNIA:
http://www.sfendo.org/index.html

LAS VEGAS:
Amy Kellerman
https://www.facebook.com/groups/210800609039811/

The ERC of Greater Seattle
Debbie
goodbyecramps@seattleendo.org
www.seattlendo.org

TAKE NOTE:  PHARMACEUTICAL, BIOTECH AND EQUIPMENT SALES PERSONNEL: THE ERC SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE FOR PATIENTS & THEIR LOVED ONES ONLY.  HARVESTING CONTACT INFORMATION FROM GROUP LEADERS AND/OR MEETING ATTENDEES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.  MARKETING, DISTRIBUTING OF MATERIALS, AND/OR PROMOTION OF ANY PRODUCTS IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE SUPPORT FORUMS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.  THE ERC ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT AND WILL NOT ENDORSE, FACILITATE THE PROMOTION OF, OR RECOMMEND ANY PRODUCTS OR TREATMENTS TO MEMBERS.  FURTHERMORE, UNLIKE OTHERS, THE ERC DOES NOT ACCEPT CORPORATE DONATIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCESS TO OUR MEMBER DATABANKS.