Your Questions Answered – Hear Directly From Dr. Cramer on What This Change Means for You
With a deep sense of gratitude for her years of dedicated service to the Multiple Sclerosis community, the MS Alliance of Virginia presents this candid and informative farewell interview with Dr. Jill Cramer. As she embarks on a new chapter, Dr. Cramer graciously shares the personal reasons behind her transition, offers crucial guidance for her patients navigating this change, and reflects on her impactful journey. We extend our sincerest thanks to Dr. Cramer for her unwavering commitment and wish her the very best in all her future endeavors.
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May 30 is World MS Day
World MS Day was first initiated in 2009 by the MS International Federation (MSIF) and its member organizations. It takes place on May 30th every year and aims to: Raise awareness: Increase global understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS), its impact on individuals and...
Spotlight is on Diagnosis May 30th for This Year’s World MS Day
The focus is on diagnosis for this year’s World MS Day, officially “a day of global solidarity, collective action, and hope” for the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, according to a campaign webpage boasting information in more than 100 languages. While the event...
Progentos Receives $65M to Develop Myelin Regeneration Therapies
Progentos Therapeutics said it received $65 million in funding to support the development of myelin regeneration medications able to restore function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other diseases marked by myelin loss. The biotech company said it will use...
Fatigue and Quality of Life Workshop
Join us on Wednesday, June 9th at 6 pm at the MS Alliance office in Salem, for our first Fatigue and Quality of Life Workshop. In this session, certified wellness coach Hannah Borny will delve into commonly asked questions surrounding fatigue such as: What is fatigue,...
Upcoming MS Alliance Meeting to Feature Guest Speaker Courtney Perkins
The MS Alliance of VA will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2023, at Jersey Lily's Restaurant in Salem. The meeting will feature guest speaker Courtney Perkins, PT, DPT, CBIS, PWR!Moves a physical therapist specializing in multiple sclerosis. Perkins will...
The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance. Click on the flyer for more information.
Our Mission Statement
Provide programs, events, activities and services for people living with MS in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding areas, including veterans.
Educate and empower people with MS, their care partners, friends and family. We will guide people to organizations that may be able to assist with their needs.
Contribute to awareness in the community, including educational programs to young people, first responders and community organizations.
Encourage and expand support groups to include assisted-living facilities, homebound people and help others start upbeat groups like ours.