22nd Annual MS Family Discovery Day
The New York City - Southern New York Chapter of the National MS Society invites you and your family to attend the 22nd Annual MS Family Discovery Day.
***MS FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY WILL TAKE PLACE AS SCHEDULED TOMORROW SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2013.*******
Where: Hilton Pearl River
500 Veterans Memorial Drive
Pearl River, NY 10965
When: Saturday, March 9, 2013
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This day-long educational program will provide information and practical help in dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of living with multiple sclerosis. This program is open to all people living with MS, their families and friends and medical professionals.
The first topic of the day will be Hot Topics in MS. With new treatments, health care policies, and research on the horizon we know you have many questions to ask on these topics.. Join our panel of experts to discuss breaking news and hottest topics in MS.
The second topic of the day will be Wellness: The Importance of Movement and Exercise while Living with MS. Although most people with MS are aware that exercise is an important part of managing their disease, accessing information may be challenging. This presentation will teach you how to incorporate this important component into your life.
Following the two main topics, there will be a choice of three workshops in the afternoon and three programs for children and teens.
If you are interested in staying overnight at the hotel, contact the Hilton Pearl River at
1-845-735-9000 to make a reservation.
¡Acompáñenos para un día especial de educación sobre la esclerosis múltiple! Este evento ofrece un taller totalmente en español y servicio de interpretación en español será disponible durante el programa en general para miembros hispanos deseando participar.
Inscríbase hoy mismo en el 1-800-344-4867, opción 3. (also delete the entirely in Spanish part here)
Translation of blurb above:
Join us for a special day of education about MS! Interpretation service for the general sessions may be available for our Hispanic members wishing to participate, if requested.
Agenda
9:30 a.m. Check in - Vendor Displays
10 a.m. Hot Topics in MS: Professional Panel discussion on the latest research, healthcare reform, and MS treatments
with Dr. David Snyder, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, Dr. Gareth John, Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Eugene Veigl, Director of Advocacy Programs, New York City- Southern NY Chapter
-Children, Teens: MS Interactive Educational Program
11:15 a.m. Morning Break – Vendor Exhibit
11:30 a.m. Wellness: The Importance of Movement and Exercise while Living with MS
with Alexandra Oudheusden, MS, CTRS, RYT, and Erica Wallach, DPT, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Stephen Kanter, PT, DPT, ATC
-Children, Teens: Art Therapy
with Rebecca Rosenbluth, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Concurrent Afternoon Workshops:
- Symptom Management: Strategies to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life
with Jennifer Reardon, MSN, ANP-BC, CNRN, MSCN New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell MS Center at Nyack Hospital
- Moving Forward: A Workshop for those Newly Diagnosed within two years and their friends and family
with Dr. David Snyder, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, Andrea Arzt, LCSW, New York City- Southern NY Chapter Associate Vice President of Clinical and Direct Services, Michelle Lenox, New York City- Southern NY Chapter Senior Manager of Education and Community Outreach
- Living your life to the fullest: Coping with MS
with Rebecca Halperin, LMSW, New York University Langone Medical Center
- Children, Teens: Art Therapy Program
with Rebecca Rosenbluth, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
