For public health & healthcare professionals, researchers & school nurses
Thurs., May 31, 5:30-8:15 pm
COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL, NORTHAMPTON, MA
30 Locust St. Main Entrance. Dakin Conference Room.
“UNREST”
A Sundance and Boston Globe (GlobeDocs) award-winning film, short-listed for an Oscar
Opening remarks: Northampton Mayor Narkewicz
Free event & parking. Doors open 5 pm. Light supper provided.
Post-film panel: Carilyn Rains M.Ed. BSN, RN, Pres. of MA School Nurse Organization, Dir. of School Health Services, Plymouth; Lisa Hall, RN, head nurse at Northampton Integrative Medicine; Ashley Haugen, Hampshire College alumna, ME/CFS advocate, caregiver for brother with ME/CFS
UNREST: Jennifer Brea is at Harvard and about to marry when she gets a mysterious fever that leaves her bedridden. Disbelieved by doctors, she turns her camera on herself and discovers a hidden world of millions confined to their homes and bedrooms. This film and panel event sheds light on the hidden lives of 1-2.5 million Americans (28,000 in MA) disabled by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) a chronic, debilitating, multi-system illness. Trailer: www.unrest.film
Limited seating. Pre-register to save your seat: www.MassCFIDS.org