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December 1999 Download a printable copy of this issue

What's Ahead for the 21st Century?
Finding Elusive Pheochromocytomas, by Graeme Eisenhofer, Ph.D.
Coping with Neck and Back Pain, by Deb Hogan, P.T.
One More Round, by Peggy M.
Special Children, Challenged Parents, by Robert A. Naseef
Chapter News: Germany, France, Massachusetts, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, Florida
Finding Hope Within, by Amy G., Arkansas
Resources:
Stress -- More or Less?
Eight Gifts that do not cost a cent
Anniversary, by Charlene W., Massachusetts
- Poem by B. Howland
Ask the Family
Ask the Experts
- Organ Donor Registration
- Mutation Numbering Scheme
Chat Schedule
Update on Clinical Trials
Considering a Clinical Trial?
Homework Machines Available
Changing Addresses?

Regional meetings in Germany and France were very successful.

The Massachusetts Chapter had dinner with Dr. Mika Niemelä from Finland. The Indiana Chapter heard from speaker Margie Bryan, R.D., speaking on general nutrition. The Louisiana Chapter took time to socialize this year, sharing ideas among members. The Minnesota Chapter met in Bloomington. The New York chapter welcomed Theresa Iodice, Physical Therapist from the International Center for the Disabled, who worked with members on relaxation techniques. The Tennessee Chapter heard from Jay Platt at their meeting in Maryville, near Knoxville.

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Dan Riconda, Genetic Counselor, (see at right) from Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women, spoke to the Florida Chapter at their meeting in Orlando.

As printed in the VHL Family Forum 7:4, December 1999. For permission to reprint, please contact VHL Family Alliance, editor@vhl.org. Further information is available from the VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org.