Living Well with Eczema: A Community Workshop

The National Eczema Association (NEA) is hosting Living Well with Eczema: A Community Workshop in Chicago, Illinois.

You’re invited to join others in the eczema community, including patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals, for a daylong workshop that makes it easier than ever to learn about and get a handle on your eczema.

This free event includes:

Informative sessions led by eczema experts to help you manage your eczema
Free educational resource packets
Connection with other eczema patients and caregivers
Complimentary breakfast and lunch with allergy-friendly options
Free parking

When:

Saturday, March 22, 2025

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT

Where:

Gleacher Center – University of Chicago Booth School of Business

450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive

Chicago, IL 60611

Registration:

Registration closes March 14, 2025.

Cost:

The event is free.

Swag:

The first 50 people to check in at the event will receive a free swag bag at the workshop!

Agenda

Schedule is subject to change.

8:30 am: Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking

9:00 am: Welcome & Introductions

9:10 am: Group Poll

9:15 am: Eczema 101: The Basics with Tracee Blackburn, PA-C

9:45 am: Basic Skin Care Practices with Renata M Block, MMS, PA-C

10:15 am: Food Allergy & Atopic Dermatitis with Aaron Donnell, MD

10:40 am: Break

10:50 am: Eczema Severity – Health & QOL Impacts and Goals for Treatment with Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, FAAD

11:20 am: Treatments for Eczema: Topical, Oral, and Injectable Medications with Elizabeth Kirakofe, MD

11:50 am: Group Poll, Break, Grab Lunch

12:10 pm: Lunch and Learn: How to Make the Most of Your Appointment + Healthcare Provider Panel with moderator Peter Lio, MD

1:00 pm: 5 Things to Know & 5 Things to Do with NEA Ambassadors and Wendy Smith Begolka, MBS

1:45 pm: Eczema Impacts: How to Reduce Stress and Manage Your Mental Health with Lisa Lombard, PhD

2:15 pm: Break

2:25 pm: Ask the Ecz-perts: Full Panel Q&A with Speakers and NEA Ambassadors3:00 pm: Closing Remarks

Questions?

Email Teri.Jordan@NationalEczema.org for assistance.