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MS Patient Educational Programs & Events eNewsletterAugust, 2011

Sunday, 8/7/11 ~ Hopedale, MA @ 10:00 AM

"6th Annual MS Bike Run"

 

MS Bike run

 

Please join us for a scenic motorcycle ride 
Rain or Shine! Registration 10:00 AM  Leaving at 12:00 PM
Coffee & Doughnuts. 
Starts at: Umass Memorial Medical Group Neurology, 54 Hopedale St, Hopedale MA  
Tickets are $20, $10 for passenger.  Returning to Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St, Franklin, MA
Complimentary Buffett
For more information, please call (508) 473-4323 X27 or send an email to [email protected]
  

Wednesday, 8/24/11 ~ Warwick, RI @ 6:00 PM  bayer
"Take a closer look at MS"

From 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Speaker(s): Salvatore Napoli, MD
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grill, 2225 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
Meeting Code: BDP110872

Complimentary dinner will be served
Your invited to team up with Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. to fight your MS.  Please join us to to learn about MS, treatment options & support services that are within your reach.  Share real life experiences, resources & advice with other people affected by MS.
 
Seating is limited & reservation is required.  RSVP by calling 1-800-788- 1467. 
First, choose English or Spanish. Second, choose option 4 to register.

Friday, 8/26/11 ~ South Weymouth, MA @ 12:00 PM  bayer
"How is Your MS Being Managed" 

Overcoming Some of the Challenges of Living with MS

From 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Speaker(s): Paul Blachman, MD
Peppercornz on Main, 1037 Main St, S. Weymouth, MA 02190
Meeting Code: BDP110871

Complimentary lunch will be served
Your invited to team up with Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. to fight your MS.  Please join us to to learn about MS, treatment options & support services that are within your reach.  Share real life experiences, resources & advice with other people affected by MS.
 
Seating is limited & reservation is required.  RSVP by calling 1-800-788- 1467. 
First, choose English or Spanish. Second, choose option 4 to register.

Monday, 8/29/11 ~ Worcester, MA @ 11:30 AM  

"Existing & Emerging concepts in MS" 

 

From 11:30 am to 1:00 pm ~ Lunch will be served.

Presenter(s): Ann C. Cabot, DO

The Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605

 

If your life has been affected by MS in any way, this is your chance to connect with others in your MS community. Whether you're being proactive about your own health or helping to care for someone else, you can share your experience & learn from others. Please join us to to learn about MS, treatment options & support services that are within your reach. Share real life experiences, resources & advice with other people affected by MS.

 

Register by calling 1-800-887-8100

 

 

Biogen Idec We invite you to attend an event designed with you in mind. Learn about potential new treatment options & how they relate to existing therapies. 
Where doctors will share their experience in treating MS, solutions to challenges & answers to your MS questions. 

 

 

Monday, 08/08/11 ~ Concord, NH @ 6:00 PM

Courtyard Marriott, 70 Constitution Ave, Concord NH 03301

From: 6:00 PM To: 8:30 PM ~ Dinner will be served.
Presenter(s): Ann C. Cabot, DO
Crowne Plaza Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
From: 6:00 PM To: 8:30 PM ~ Dinner will be served.
Presenter(s): Syed A. Rizvi, MD
Blue Ginger, 583 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
From: 5:30 PM To: 8:00 PM ~ Dinner will be served.
Presenter(s): Julie Wolf, RN, MSN, WHNP-BC
Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355
From: 6:00 PM To: 8:30 PM ~ Dinner will be served.
Presenter(s): Derek Smith, MD

 

Register by calling 1-866-955-9999

"Knowledge is Power!"

EMD Serono

Understanding relapsing MS.  You probably have lots of questions about living with relapsing MS. Ask them! Don't miss this opportunity to listen to a healthcare professional and meet others living with MS to learn more about relapsing MS, a treatment option and get your questions answered.
 
Pazzo Ristorante, 1000 W. Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA 01105
From: 5:30 PM To: 8:00 PM
Presenter(s): Salvatore Napoli, MD
Register by calling 877-969-1722

"In~Person Educational Program"

 

People with MS & their CareParners are invited to attend a free educational program about Ampyra (dalfampridline) extended release tablets. This presentation is not medical advice or an attempt to provide medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider to determine if Ampyra is right for you. 
  
  
Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605
From: 6:30 PM To: 8:30 PM
Presenter(s):  Ann Cabot
Hotel Latitude 41/Clarion Inn, 269 N. Frontage Rd, New London, CT 06320
From: 6:30 PM To: 8:00 PM
Presenter(s): Derek Smith
Courtyard Marriott, 707 Lyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601
From: 10:00 AM To: 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): Ann Cabot 

Consumer Speaker Program Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available
   
Register by calling 800-397-8082 or visit www.AmpyraSeminars.com

Tuesday, 8/2/11 ~ Newton, MA @ 7:00 PM  
"MS Support Group"

 

From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Moderator: Candy Gustufson [email protected]
Newton Wellesley Hospital ~ Bowles Conference Room #2
2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02566

MS Support group is for all stages of MS. The goal will be peer support and a very positive approach to all stages of MS. Please go to the Main building (ask the receptionist at the the info desk for directions) to MS Support - Bowles Conference Room #2.
This group meets the first Tuesday of every month.
 "Clinic for Women with MS Health Issues" by Maria Houtchens, MD.
This is for women with MS who would like to come and safely talk about their issues, including menopause, pregnancy planning, pregnancy management, nursing, etc,. Dr. Maria Houtchens  will be there primarily to consult on these specific issues and related MS treatments, she will not be taking the place of your current Neurologist. 

How to set up an appointment? The patient would need to call MS Center and tell them they are interested in seeing Dr. Houtchens for a visit in her Women's Health Program Clinic, they have MS and want to discuss specific issues pertaining to women's health. Women's Health visit slots are every other Thursday afternoons (12/9/10 and 12/23/10)

MS Center~ Brookline, MA (617) 525-6550
Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center, One Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445
 
"Men with MS" by David Rintell, Ed.D.
This group is for men who have MS, in their 40s & 50s, are not working, and receive disability benefits. The group meets monthly at a restaurant accessible to Rt. 128 & Mass Pike. The group is led by Dr. Rintell. For info, contact (617) 525-6550,

MS At Home (Telephone Support Group) by Audrey Cecil, LICSW
This group is a monthly support group for individuals who have MS, but have a difficult time with transportation due to their MS. Participants call-in from their own homes. A toll-free number is provided. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 10 - 11 AM. The group is led by Audrey Cecil LICSW. For info call Ms. Cecil at 617-525-6550.
Caregivers/Family Members Group I  by Audrey Cecil LICSW
Audrey Cecil LICSW and Dr. Bonnie Glanz will be facilitating a monthly support group for MS caregivers and family members. The meetings take place on the third Thursday of each from from 9:30 - 10:30am, at the Partners MS Center  Referrals are most welcome - please contact Audrey Cecil at 617-525-6550
Caregivers/Family Members Group II by David Rintell, Ed.D.
This group is a monthly support group for spouses, partners, family members, and people with MS. It meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, from 5 - 6:30 PM, in Framingham, MA, at the School of Nursing Building of MetroWest Medical Center, Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA. [During the months of November and December, the meetings take place on the 3rd Thursday of the month]. The group is led by David Rintell, Ed.D.,  For more  info, call Dr. Rintell at 617-525-6550.
Upcoming Events...
 Falmouth Road RaceSunday, 8/14/11
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Join "TEAM MS CURE" as they run the 7 mile seashore road race.
  

The first 3 miles are narrow, hilly, winding tree shaded roads,

while the last 4 miles are open on the flat right next to Martha's

Vineyard Sound. A small steep

hill  lets you know that you are

beginning the last half-mile of

the race. Once you crest the

hill it is "all downhill" to the finish.

 

Minimum to raise = $1K

 

If interested, please contact:

[email protected]

 

DEADLINE to join TEAM is Wednesday, 5/4/11

 

DCR Universal Access Program

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department of Conservation & Recreation  

 

The Division of State Parks and Recreation's Universal Access Program is dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts State Parks for visitors of all abilities. Accessibility to our State Parks is achieved through site improvements, specialized adaptive recreation equipment, and accessible recreation programs. We invite you to use this as a guide to discover the most accessible parks and forests that offer the recreation opportunities you seek.

 

Universal Access Program... 

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