Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus Support & Advocacy
As the National Hispanic facilitator for the Lupus Foundation of America, Yvette Salinas connects the Hispanic community with vital lupus resources, education, and support.
Featured on the LFA Blog — Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
Faith, Familia and Fighting for Answers
Yvette Salinas' Lupus Journey
Yvette Salinas is a third-generation Lupus warrior, thyroid cancer and kidney nephritis survivor, and a 30-year advocate for the Hispanic lupus community. Her journey — from losing two family members to lupus complications before age 30, to breaking the cultural silence around illness, to serving as a national LFA support group facilitator — is a story of faith, resilience, and the power of community. Read her full story on Lupus.org.
Read Her Story on Lupus.orgLupus Resources
Lupus Foundation of America
The nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to solving the mystery of lupus through research, education, support, and advocacy.
Visit →Find a Support Group
Connect with a local or virtual LFA support group near you — a safe, welcoming space to share experiences and build community.
Visit →Be Fierce. Take Control.™
A resource for Hispanic and Black women ages 18–25 to recognize the early signs of Lupus and take a free symptom questionnaire.
Visit →Lupus Research Action Network
Join advocates like Yvette in pushing for better research, treatments, and policies for the lupus community.
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National Hispanic Lupus Support
Yvette personally facilitates this group for the Lupus Foundation of America's Hispanic community, creating a safe, supportive space where patients, caregivers, and loved ones can connect, share, and find strength together.
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