Greater Illinois Chapter workshops offer the opportunity to learn face-to-face about multiple sclerosis and strategies to lead a healthy life in the presence of MS. Workshops are free, led by professionals, cover a variety of topics, and are scheduled throughout the year in multiple locations across Illinois.
Our most common workshops are listed below, with upcoming dates and links to register online. For all workshops, you may also register by phone at 800.344.4867.
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Do You Need to See a Neurologist? The Greater Illinois Chapter and the North Shore MS Comprehensive Care Center have combined their outreach efforts to provide a community event on May 16 at Highland Park Hospital. The focus will be on MS care and other related topics. Dr. Zulma Hernandez a bilingual Spanish speaking MS specialist will be one of several experts presenting. We hope that you can join us!
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MS Aquatics Program Instructor TrainingMS Aquatics Program Training is for certified aquatics instructors to learn how to gear their classes specifically to address the needs of individuals living with MS. Class is taught by a certified AEA (Aqua Exercise Association) instructor. For those with MS, participation in an aquatics program can reduce spasticity and maximize muscle strength. It can maintain or increase endurance, flexibility, and range of motion and can prevent symptoms secondary to MS such as muscle atrophy and joint rigidity. Water is buoyant and cool, making it the perfect exercise medium for people with MS. Upcoming Dates: Coming soon |
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Success with MS: A Workshop Series for the Newly DiagnosedOur free, two-week educational workshop series for individuals who have been newly diagnosed with MS--as well as those who are ready to ask first-time questions about their MS. Topics covered include living a healthy, positive life after diagnosis with MS, talking with family, and friends, and employers, and considerations for the future. (Those who prefer a more private learning experience may consider the Society's Knowledge Is Power at-home learning series.) Upcoming Dates: Coming soon |
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MS Open HouseOur MS Open Houses are an opportunity to learn about multiple sclerosis and discover the many programs, services, events, and support resources available through the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter for persons living with MS and their families. MS Open Houses are scheduled several times a year throughout Illinois. Upcoming Dates: Coming soon |
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Meeting the Challenges of MS: A Workshop Series for Care PartnersOur free, five-week educational workshop series, developed by Marcia Finlayson, Ph.D., OT, OTR/L, is geared to help care partners feel more confident in their abilities to provide support and assistance to persons with MS, prepare for and manage expected and unexpected challenges, and take care of their own health and well-being so that they can continue to provide support to their loved one with MS. (Care Partners may also wish to explore our Partners on The Journey care partner resources page.) Upcoming Dates: Past Event |
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MS Wellness SummitJoin us in learning more about placing a focus on wellness in your life. Programs presented include: Exercise & Research, Focus on Food and Overall Wellness with MS. Upcoming Dates: Past Event |
