Can You Prevent Multiple Sclerosis?
Genetic and environmental factors appear to be necessary to trigger multiple sclerosis. The past few decades of multiple sclerosis (MS) research have led to a greater understanding of why some people develop this chronic autoimmune disease. Experts have identified...
Holiday Gift Guide for People With MS
Finding the perfect gift for your friend with MS makes both of you feel good! Buying gifts is tough. Do you choose something practical or fun? Should you go with a safe gift purchase or something the recipient wouldn't buy for themselves? And if the person you're...
Myelin Relies on Good Sleep for Best Function
Most of us with MS are constantly on the lookout for things we can do to be proactive about protecting our brain matter. Usually, these things include changes in diet and exercise as well as the use of supplements and practices like meditation and yoga. One thing we...
Multiple sclerosis and spasticity
Spasticity is a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) that causes involuntary muscle stiffness and spasms. MS occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering around nerve cells. About 60–84%Trusted Source of...
What to know about surgery for MS
Multiple sclerosis attacks the protective coating around the nerves throughout the body, including those in the brain. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease, which means that it typically becomes worse over time. As it progresses, a person often notices their...
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.