National Arthritis Week information evening

The Kilkenny branch of Arthritis Ireland is hosting on information evening on Tuesday 21st April for National Arthritis Week from 7pm - 9pm.

Speakers:

Dr. Fahim Khan (Consultant Rheumatologist)
Wendy Costellow (Cofounder & Chairperson of Ireland's Children's Arthritis Network (ICAN)
David Roche (Physiotherapy, rehabilitation, strengthening & conditioning)

To book your free seat, please text 0871491767, email [email protected] or just arrive on the night.

All are welcome

Booking for this event has now closed.

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