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Upcoming Greater Northwest Events

Walk MS in Washington & Alaska
April-May, 2010

Walk MS is the rallying point of the MS movement; a community coming together to raise funds and celebrate hope for the future.

Washington - 20th Anniversary of Walk MS:

• Seattle
• Bainbridge Island
• Bellingham
• Kitsap County
• Olympia
• Snohomish County
• South Sound (Tacoma)
• Tri-Cities

Alaska:

• Anchorage
• Copper Valley
• Fairbanks
• Juneau
• Ketchikan
• Mat-Su Valley/Wasilla
• Soldotna

Greater Northwest Programs & Services

The Greater Northwest Chapter proudly serves more than 10,000 people with MS living in Alaska, Central and Western Washington.

Chapter Calendar  |  Alaska  |  Washington

Staying in the Employment Game

Join us for a live telecast/webcast from the University of Washington. A panel and moderator will cover topics including communication with employers, self-advocacy, employment challenges, accommodation, disclosure, legal rights and resources. Following the presentation, there will be a question/answer time. Learn more
 
Register online if you are able to attend the event in person

• April 6, 2010
  8:00-9:30 p.m. PT
  • WEBCAST: go to the UWTV Web site and click on the National MS Society program under the webcast list.
  • TELECAST: watch live on the UWTV stations.
  • EMAIL QUESTIONS: email your employment questions to MSnorthwest@nmsswas.org. Be sure to include your full name and home town.

2010 Regional MS Summit

The fifth annual continuing medical conference, New Insights and Comprehensive Care, will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Seattle, WA. This is the premiere MS-focused conference in the region, attracting an audience of neurologists, physiatrists and nurse practitioners involved in the search for answers to the complex questions of multiple sclerosis.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of Evergreen Hospital Medical Center and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, in collaboration with the All America (serving Idaho, Montana and Wyoming), Colorado, Inland Northwest, Oregon and Utah Chapters.

Register now (health care professionals only, please)

CogniFitness - Keep the Mind Moving Teleconference

Do you find it difficult to focus on a task without getting distracted? Is it sometimes hard for you to think of words or finish sentences? Do you often have trouble keeping track of activities and appointments?

• Thursdays, April 29 - June 10, 2010
  Learn more and register online

Parenting with MS

• Part One: The Early Years
  April 8, 2010
  6:30-7:30 p.m. PT
  Register online
• Part Two: Middle and Teenage Years
  April 15, 2010
  6:30-7:30 p.m. PT
  Register online

Olympia Wellness Symposium

At the Olympia Wellness Symposium you’ll participate in interactive workshops, presentations and break-out sessions focusing on different aspects of health and well being.

• Saturday, April 24, 2010
  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT
  Register online

Social Security Disability Insurance

Three workshops in spring 2010!

• Tacoma, WA
  Tuesday, April 27, 2010
  7:00-9:00 p.m. PT
  Register online
• Kennewick, WA
  Saturday, May 22, 2010
  1:00-3:00 p.m. PT
  Register online
• Seattle, WA
  Tuesday, June 8, 2010
  6:00-8:00 p.m. PT
  Register online

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out the Community Programs page to see some non-National MS Society programs you might be interested in.

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