Living with MS can sometimes bog you down. To learn how to rev back up, come out to one of the many nationwide educational programs the MSF is hosting during National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month (NMSEAM) in March and listen to MS healthcare professionals speak about how to “Remain Active, Manage Your Disease and Shine On.”
In addition to getting useful information about living with MS, you will also be able to meet and have lunch with others who, like you, have MS and want to keep moving forward. Friendship opportunities await!
Here is a listing of the programs by state. Space is limited, so please make a reservation with Gloria at 1-888-673-6287, ext. 126.
Georgia:
Speaker: Ben Thrower, M.D., Medical Director of the MS Institute at Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA
When: Saturday, March 20th
Time: 11 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. program and lunch
Where: Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA
Florida:
Speaker: Jonathan O. Harris, M.D., Board Certified Neurologist, Neurological Consultants, P.A., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
When: Saturday, March 20th
Time: 11 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. program followed by lunch
Where: Hilton Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Maryland:
Speaker: Raul N. Mander, M.D., Certified Neurologist, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in private practice, North Bethesda, MD
When: Saturday, March 20th
Time: 11 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. program and lunch
Where: Residence Inn by Marriott, 192 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
Michigan:
Speaker: Jayne Ward, D.O., Associate Professor of Neurology at Michigan State University
When: Saturday, March 27th
Time: 11:00 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. program followed by lunch
Where: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Michigan State University, 55 South Harrison Ave., East Lansing, MI 48824
Pennsylvania:
Speaker: David E. Jones, M.D., Neurologist, Director of the MS Center of Lehigh Valley, PA
When: Saturday, March 20th
Time: 11:00 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. program followed by lunch
Where: Hilton Scranton Conference, 100 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18503.
Texas:
Speaker: Annette Okai, M.D., Board Certified Neurologist, MS Treatment Center of Dallas, Baylor University
When: Saturday, March 13th
Time: 11:a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. program and lunch
Where: Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
Washington:
Speakers: Ted. R. Brown, M.D., MPH, Director of Neurorehabilitation, MS Center at Evergreen. Jeffrey Shaw, Psy.D., Neuropsychologist at Evergreen Hospital
Also featuring: Kasey Minnis, MSF representative and Bill Brayer, MS Helping Hands Group Leader, MSF Ambassador
When: Saturday, March 27th
Time: 8:00 a.m. registration, 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. program, 12:00 p.m. lunch, 12:45 p.m. program.
Where: Evergreen Hospital and Medical Center, Education Center Surgery & Physician’s Building, Tan 100/101 at 12333 NE 130th Lane, Kirkland, WA
Virginia:
Speakers: Mitzi Williams, M.D., Medical Director of the Augusta MS Center, Augusta, GA. Lara Stepelman, Ph.D., Director of the Psychological Services Program at the Augusta MS Center.
When: Saturday, March 27th
Time: 9:30 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. program and Q & A, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch, 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. program and Q & A.
Where: Quality Suites Lake Wright, 6280 Northhampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA (for directions 757-461-6251).