AAN 2024: Briumvi Found to Ease Disability in Certain MS Patients
Two years of treatment with Briumvi (ublituximab) in clinical trials resulted in a confirmed reduction in disability for more than 1 in 10 people with early relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) who had not received any prior treatment. That’s according to new data from...
W.O.W. – Women Only Weekend
We are excited to announce our first ever Women Only Weekend (WOW) April 26 to April 28, 2024, at the Quality Inn in Radford, Virginia! This event is designed to create a space for women in our community to bond, share experiences, and support each other in a fun and...
Neurostimulator to Repair Myelin in RRMS Named Breakthrough Device
FDA status supports work on potential treatment, trial in patients possible... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has designated SetPoint Medical’s neurostimulator a breakthrough device for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). This...
Yoga for People Living With MS
When: Sunday, March 24, 1-2 pm Where: Sweetgrass Yoga, 17 W Main Street, Suite 125, Christiansburg, VA www.sweetgrassyoga.com / (540) 315-6384 / hello@sweetgrassyoga.com Cost: Free. This class has been made possible due to a kind and generous donation by Lauren...
Nabiximols, Cannabis-Based Spray, Eases Spasticity in Real-World Use
Nabiximols, a cannabis-based oral spray sold as Sativex, was reported to considerably ease spasticity — unusual muscle tightness or stiffness — in about two-thirds of the multiple sclerosis (MS) patients using it for three months in a real-world study in Germany. For...
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.