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Midwest Regional Teleconference Series

The 2009-2010 Midwest Teleconference Series is brought to you through a collaboration of the Greater Illinois, Gateway Area, Indiana, and Mid America Chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. There is no charge for these calls but registration is required. Participation is limited to 35 people for each call. Call 1-800-344-4867 and press 1 to sign up.

Schedule

December 14, 2009 – 7pm
Oral Medication Update – Dr. Robert Naismith and John L. Trotter from the MS Center, St. Louis, Missouri

January 11, 2010 – 7pm
Update in MS Research, Genetics, and Clinical Trials – Dr. Patricia O’Looney, Vice President of Biomedical Research, National MS Society

February 8, 2010 – 7pm
Men’s Issues and MS – Dr. Randall T. Schapiro, Medical Director of the Schapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology

March 8, 2010 – 7pm
Nutrition – Marla Brodsky

April 12, 2010 – 7pm
Recognizing and Managing Changes in Cognition – Dr. Jared Bruce, Neuropsychologist at University of Missouri – Kansas City

May 10, 2010 – 7pm
MS and the Urinary Tract – Dr. Betty Trockman

June 14, 2010 – 7pm
Coping with Change – Dr. Lisa Sworowski

July 12, 2010 – 7pm
Topic to be announced

August 9, 2010 – 7pm
Topic to be announced

September 13, 2010 – 7pm
Navigating the SSDI Process – Yvonne Ernzen, Erica Kiehnhoff, Nicole Nielsen

To listen to previous teleconferences, follow the links below. (Please allow time for the recording to download)

Real Talk. Real Answers.

Real Talk. Real Answers.Trying to have a normal social life without MS getting in the way? Wondering what to do when you're tired and your friends don't get it? Thinking about telling people at work that you have MS? If you're young and living with MS, take part in some candid conversation on topics that concern you at the upcoming sessions of Real Talk. Real Answers. Living with MS in Your 20s and 30s. The series, sponsored by the Society and MS LifeLines, will be broadcast live at RealTalkRealAnswers.com

Each event will have a moderator, an expert presenter, and a group of young adults with MS for an interactive panel discussion including a Q & A session. Viewers who register for the webcast can submit questions and get answers in real time. Visit RealTalkRealAnswers.com to learn how to join the discussion wherever you are. Registration is free. Can't make the event? The webcast will be posted online.