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National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Toll Free: 1-800-FIGHT MS Local: 757-490-9627 Fax: 757-490-1617 Web: www.fightMS.com
Talk to your health care professional and contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT MS to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.
Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDAapproved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with MS.
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Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
For more information or to register, please contact the Chapter office at 757-490-9627 or visit our website at www.fightMS.com.
Management and Rehabilitation of Advanced MS Teleconference Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. While researchers are working to identify new and better strategies to stop that progression, people whose MS has become more disabling—and their family members and friends—need information about how to manage the challenges they face. Join us on this call as Dr. George Kraft provides a brief overview of advanced MS, current status of research on the causes and treatments for progressing MS, and practical tools for symptom management. The registration deadline for this call is July 11th
Overcoming Depression in Multiple Sclerosis--Two-Part Teleconference Series Tuesday, July 31 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Understanding and Identifying Depression in Your Life
Thursday, August 2 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feeling better! Practical Suggestions to Help You Feel Better
Depression is common during the course of multiple sclerosis. In fact, studies have suggested that clinical depression, the severest form of depression, is more frequent among people with MS than it is in the general population or in persons with other chronic, disabling conditions. Join us for this two-part educational teleconference series led by Dr. Kathleen Fuchs, Neuropsychologist at the University of Virginia Health System and the James Q. Miller MS Clinic, and learn about how to overcome your depression. You may listen in on both sessions or just the one that interests you.
MS Cruise to the Bahamas
July Self Help Groups For more detailed information on times and locations, call the chapter office at (757) 490-9627. July 5 @ 11 am- African American Inspirational Group Hampton Public Library (936 Big Bethel Road) For more information contact VeeGee at (757) 696-2540 or veegee215@yahoo.com. July 10 @ 10 am- Virginia Beach Morning Group For location and additional information contact Pete at (757) 497-6594 or petercarolhennessy@gmail.com. July 11 & 25 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center For more info contact JoAnn at (757) 220- 0902. July 12 @ 5:30 pm- Peninsula Evening Group Sentara Careplex Hospital (Conf. Room C) For more info contact Diana at (757) 727-0427. July 17 @ 7 pm- Chesapeake Group Lifestyle Fitness Center @ Ches. Regional Medical Center For more info contact Margie at (757) 482-3247. July 18 @ 6:30 pm- Suffolk Group Magnolia United Methodist Church (1764 Wilroy Rd.) For more info contact Willie Ann at (757) 539-0139. July 25 @ 3 pm- Southside Group Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA
(An opportunity through the Blue Ridge Chapter) February 24 - March 2, 2013
Cancelled for July: Gloucester Group 1st Wednesday of month at @ 10:30 am Riverside Wellness and Fitness Cntr. (7516 Hospital Dr.)
Are you and yours interested in taking a cruise with others that are living with MS? The Blue Ridge Chapter is currently holding cabins for those interested in taking a Carnival Cruise from Baltimore, MD to the Bahamas February 24 – March 2, 2013. The cost per person ranges from $700 for an interior cabin to $1000 for a balcony cabin. Space is limited and available on a firstcome-first-serve basis. Call or email Darren Ball, 434-971-8010 ext. 65012 or darren.ball@nmss.org, for more details.
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Please note that the 2013 MS Cruise to the Bahamas is contingent upon interest and is not yet confirmed. If you are interested please contact Darren as soon as possible as a required amount of interested parties is needed by July 11, 2012.
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