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Peer Coaches offer the opportunity to communicate with specific members of the IPPF community who have pemphigus and pemphigoid. Peer Coaches are volunteers who have learned how to manage their diseases. They are willing to share their personal tips and tricks, as well as IPPF resources and educational materials that help people affected by pemphigus and pemphigoid to have meaningful discussions with their healthcare teams.

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congressional offices visited so far in 2020, advocating on patients’ behalf
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The IPPF develops relationships with congressional representatives and other support organizations in order to advocate for favorable state and federal legislation, research funding, and policies or regulations that benefit our community at large.

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Our Awareness Program seeks to accelerate diagnosis times by conducting outreach to the dental and medical communities. We focus on the importance of obtaining a correct biopsy for undiagnosed patients, which is the first step toward improving patient quality of life.

Biopsies Save Lives

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Upcoming Events

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Saturday, October 26, 2024 8:00am (PDT)
Patient Education Conference
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Monday, May 6, 2024 8:00am (PDT)
Scientific Seminar Series
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 8:00am (PDT)
Patient Education Webinar
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Understanding the Unmet Needs of the Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Community
Posted by Anna Lane

Understanding the Unmet Needs of the Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Community is a summary of the Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development…

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Meet Our New President of the Board of Directors: Staci White
Posted by Anna Lane

We are excited to announce that Staci White has been appointed as our new President of the Board of…

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

New Partnership with the Patient Access Network Foundation
Posted by Anna Lane

The PAN Foundation and the IPPF announced they are launching a new partnership to help people living with pemphigus vulgaris,…

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Biosimilars 101 for Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Patients
Posted by Anna Lane

The latest video in our Pass the Mic with Dr. Mike, the Pharmacist series is available.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

The IPPF Guide to Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
Posted by Anna Lane

The IPPF Guide to Pemphigus and Pemphigoid is intended to provide medically reviewed information relevant to the most common…

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Friday, July 21, 2023

WesternU and Quest for Health Equity Collaborate to Support Biopsies Save Lives
Posted by Anna Lane

Free diagnostic testing for pemphigus and pemphigoid patients in Southern California through WesternU and Quest for Health Equity program….

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Jesse
Posted by Anna Lane

Healing Heroes are at the heart of our community. Join Jesse and become a Healing Hero today.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Toby
Posted by Anna Lane

Join Toby and become a Healing Hero.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Sally
Posted by Anna Lane

I became a Healing Hero because I wanted to give back to the IPPF.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Donna Culton
Posted by Anna Lane

I became a Healing Hero because I wanted to give back to the IPPF.

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