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 A health care executive, Steven R. Gallegos
leads San Antonio’s Vesa Health & Technology,
Inc., as president and chief executive officer.
Away from work, Steven R. Gallegos makes
contributions to meaningful causes, such as the
Lupus Foundation of America.
An autoimmune disease affecting the body
systemically, lupus is a chronic condition that in
most cases lasts for years. Individuals
diagnosed with lupus experience chest pains,
extreme fatigue, abnormal blood clotting, and
hair loss, among other symptoms.
 Because its symptoms mimic other ailments,
such as diabetes and lung disease, the illness
can be tough to identify. The disease, while not
contagious, poses an extreme threat to those
living with it, as the body’s immune system no
longer functions properly.
The Lupus Foundation of America is committed
to eradicating the illness through research and
education. Additionally, the foundation leads
advocacy initiatives through its Legislative
Action Center to promote the passing of
government policies and agendas that will
advance the mission to find a cure.

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What Is Lupus?

  • 1.
  • 2.  A health care executive, Steven R. Gallegos leads San Antonio’s Vesa Health & Technology, Inc., as president and chief executive officer. Away from work, Steven R. Gallegos makes contributions to meaningful causes, such as the Lupus Foundation of America. An autoimmune disease affecting the body systemically, lupus is a chronic condition that in most cases lasts for years. Individuals diagnosed with lupus experience chest pains, extreme fatigue, abnormal blood clotting, and hair loss, among other symptoms.
  • 3.  Because its symptoms mimic other ailments, such as diabetes and lung disease, the illness can be tough to identify. The disease, while not contagious, poses an extreme threat to those living with it, as the body’s immune system no longer functions properly. The Lupus Foundation of America is committed to eradicating the illness through research and education. Additionally, the foundation leads advocacy initiatives through its Legislative Action Center to promote the passing of government policies and agendas that will advance the mission to find a cure.