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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Seasonal Life Hacks for MS
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be tough because it brings challenges to our everyday life. It's like trying to do regular things when your body and mind are not always cooperating. That's where life hacks come in. Life hacks for those with MS are not just...
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...
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.