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"What My Health Care Team & I Should Excpet From Each Other" 

eNeed to brush up on your MS facts? Looking for some ideas about symptom management from a healthcare professional? Need some inspiration from other people living with RRMS? Not sure how the MS LifeLines� network can help you? This program is for you.     

Tuesday, 7/24/12 @ 5:15PM ~ Manchester, CT

Adam's Mill Resturant 165 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06042

Presenter(s):Derek Smith, MD ~ Clinical Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

 

 

Register (877) 969-1722

Wednesday, 7/25/12 @ 6:30PM ~ Dedham, MA

  

FREE "Lifestyle Management" MS Educational Series presents:  mscure fund   
 "Fighting Fatigue     

Where: Joes American Bar & Grill, 925 Providence Highway Dedham, MA

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Presenter: James Stankiewicz, MD

Dinner served, handicap accessible & free parking  

 
Ask questions & discuss your specific concerns in a non-seminar setting. In this private, intimate & casual atmosphere, enjoy connecting with a MS expert. This is your opportunity to dicuss energing MS therapies & related issues.

 

Register...

"May Reduce Flare Ups or MS Disability Progression with MS Treatment"

 

Biogen logoWe invite you to attend an event designed with you in mind. Listen to an MS Advocate's story about perusing personal passions. Learn more about AVONEX from experts in treatments for relapsing MS. Participate in small groups Q&A session and discussion insights with others. Hear about the support available to your through MS Active Sources.
Registration begins at 6:0pm. Dinner will be served. 
 

Wednesday, 7/25/12 @ 5:30PM ~Warwick, RI 

Crowne Plaza Providence 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI

Presenter(s): Albert Marano, MD

 

 Register (866) 955-9999

"Caregivers Support Group"  
The MS Caregiver Support Groups offer an opportunity for friends and family caregivers to meet and share information and resources. The groups provide a confidential setting for caregivers to discuss feelings, voice concerns, and learn how to better cope with the impact of the disease
 

Thursday, 7/26/12 @ 5:00 PM~ Framingham, MA  

MetroWest Medical Center 115 Lincoln St. Framingham, Mass

Presenter(s): Dr. David Rintell~Psychologist at Partners MS Center,

  

Register (800) 877-8100

"An Overview of Treatments with Gilenya"
Novartis

* Hear medical specialists discuss the facts about GILENYA
* Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking GILENYA
* Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering GILENYA   

 Thursday, 7/26/12 @ 6:30PM ~ Quincy, MA

Quincy Marriot 1000 Marriot Dr, Quincy, MA 02169
Featured Speaker: Syed Rizvi, MD

 

Register (800) 973-0362

"Living with MS" 

bayer   "We invite you to attend an event about fitness, nutrition and managing relationships, which are all part of a healthy lifestyle and important to people living with MS. This program highlights these wellness topics with practical tips and free resources available to you! 

 

Saturday, 7/28/12 @ 9:30 AM ~ Westport, MA

Whites of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790

Presenter(s):  Madeline Langley, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CMSN, Nurse Practitioner, Prima Care P.C., Neurology 

Please use invitation code: PAT466

 

Register (800) 788-1467, choose option #4

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By C.H.A.T we mean: Connecting with other MS LifeLines� members at each meeting, Helping others through sharing experiences and providing support,  Aspiring by being hopeful and remaining optimistic., Teaching about everything from the basics to symptom management 

Each C.H.A.T. session will be an open dialogue led by your local MS LifeLines field nurse* and will consist of 2 distinct discussions: general MS information followed by Rebif� (interferon beta-1a) information.
Space is limited so please RSVP to confirm your spot for this year's meetings!   

Wednesday, 7/25/12 @ 6:00PM ~ Warwick, RI

Chelo's of Warwick, 2225 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

Presenter(s): Meredith Books, RN, MS LifeLines Field Nurse

Thursday, 7/26/12 @ 6:00PM ~ Wrentham, MA

Luciano's 800 Washington St, Wrentham, MA 02093

Presenter(s): Meredith Brooks, RN, MS LifeLines Field Nurse 

Tuesday, 7/31/12 @ 6:00PM ~ Portland, ME

Double Tree Hotel 363 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Presenter(s): Jessica Fay, MS LifeLines Field Nurse

 Carolyn R. ~ MS Lifeline Ambassador

 

Register (877) 969-1722

e Have you ever thought, If I only knew then what I know now?
Sometimes, knowledge gained from experience can provide some reassurance and comfort around uncertainties and challenges.
Attend If I Knew, a unique educational series where you can gain insights from a health care professional and share experiences with others living with relapsing MS.
In this program, Is it Me or My MS?, you will learn about some common MS symptoms, including fatigue, pain & cognitive challenges as well as some tips that may help you.  

Monday, 7/30/12 @ 6:00PM ~ Plymouth, NH 

The Common Man Inn 231 Main St, Plymouth, NH 03264
Presenter(s): Paul Barlow, PA 

Tuesday, 7/31/12 @ 6:00PM ~ Waterbury, CT

 Courtyard Marriot, 63 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702

Presenter(s): Joseph Guarnaccia, MD

 

 

Register (877) 969-1722 

Wednesday, 8/1/12 @ 6:30PM ~ Burlington, MA

  

FREE "Lifestyle Management" MS Educational Series presents:  mscure fund   
 "Current & Emerging Therapies     

Where: Papa Razzi, 2 Wall St Burlington, MA 01803

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Presenter: Guy Buckle, MD

Dinner served, handicap accessible & free parking  

 
Ask questions & discuss your specific concerns in a non-seminar setting. In this private, intimate & casual atmosphere, enjoy connecting with a MS expert. This is your opportunity to dicuss energing MS therapies & related issues.

 

Register...


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 GILENYA is the first once-daily pill for reducing the number of
relapses in people with relapsing forms of MS!

Find out more about GILENYA...
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2012 New Balance
Falmouth Road Race

 Sunday, 8/12/12

Join  "TEAM MS CURE" in it's running of the New Balance Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod! 


Limited charity numbers available... minimum of $1K  per runner to join team.
 
REGISTER...

Clinic for Women with MS Health Issues
Albrecht
 
 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.

 

For  more information,,
click here...

 

Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center, One Brookline Place Brookline, MA
(617) 525-8550
SUPPORT GROUPS

 

 

MetroWest, MA
"Men with MS"
Partners MS Center

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. For info, contact (617) 525-6550
Foxboro, MA
Thursday 7/19/12 @ 5:30pm
Norwood Hospital
 
Where: Steward Meeting Group
15 Payson Rd. Foxboro, MA 
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
What: A variety of discussions on MS & how to cope
* Light refreshments severed*

 

For additional info or questions

Register (781)551-5812
qmfitton@aol.com   
Winslow, Maine
Wed.  7/25/12 @ 6:00pm 
NMSS   
When: Monthly - Last Wed. 
Who: Patients, families, caregivers & friends.
Where: Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St, Winslow, ME
Contact:  Max  mad2dmax@roadrunner.com or Eileen at (207)859-9894 or pmgraham@roadrunner.com
Department of Conservation & Recreation
Albrecht

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.

 
Donations for MS Research 
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Susan A. Strachan

As Founder of MS Cure Fund and a MS patient, I've created the opportunity for people affected by MS to see their hard working dollars go directly to helping us find a CURE. Donate to our WALL of HOPE and 100% of your donations goes to the clinicians & scientists studying this disease at the Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
 
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