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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Join the MS Alliance of Virginia Team for the 2025 National MS Society Walk in Roanoke
We are excited to announce that the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia has formed a team for the National MS Society Walk, taking place on Saturday April 12, 2025 at Rivers Edge in Roanoke. We warmly invite you to join our MSAV team and be part of this meaningful...
Reasons to Date Someone With a Chronic Illness
Dating someone with a chronic illness, like MS, is a scary proposition to most people. Fear of the unknown, concern over declining health, fear over their abilities, etc. The list goes on and on. When it comes to dating, it’s easy to find reasons to give up on...
Mindful Management
Being of the scientific persuasion, I've been quick to judge "alternative" treatments and stuck to well-tested, peer-reviewed ones — the more clinical, the better. So mindfulness has always felt like a bit of a stretch for me. Deciding to start mindfulness with MS...
New Website Offers Information for MS Caregivers
A new website aims to provide support to caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The site, MS Care Partner Connection, brings together information on how caregivers can care for themselves while tending to those living with the disease, how to navigate the...
MS Bowel Problems: Ways To Manage Constipation and More
The symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary from person to person and may change over time. But for nearly 70 percent of individuals with MS, symptoms include bowel problems like constipation, diarrhea, incontinence (loss of bowel control), and diverticulitis...
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.