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Rare Disease Day on February 29th, 2016

29 February 2016 marks the ninth international Rare Disease Day coordinated by EURORDIS. On and around this day hundreds of patient organizations from countries and regions all over the world will hold awareness-raising activities.

Charlton Health is privileged to provide treatments to those living with rare diseases. Our staff are joining hands in celabration of the wonderful people we treat. Last month we featured Pompe’s disease in our news letter to raise awareness. Join us in making the voice of rare diseases heard.

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