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MS Education

Whether you just received a diagnosis of MS or have been living with it for a long time—this section is filled with information and tips on how to maintain your quality of life in the years ahead. Read about strategies to enhance your health and wellness, maximize your productivity and independence, and deal with emotional, social, and vocational challenges.

Learn more about multiple sclerosis	Information about multiple sclerosis. Whether you have or may have MS, or care about someone who does, finding the right information for you is an important step. Learn the facts about MS: what it is, who gets it and why, what symptoms it can cause, and how it's diagnosed and treated.
Information for individuals recently diagnosed:	If you or someone close to you has recently been given a diagnosis of MS, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns.
Knowledge is Power Program:	The Knowledge Is Power (KIP) program is a free, at-home educational series for people newly diagnosed with MS and their families.
Webcasts and Podcasts:	MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series featuring three channels of programming — Feature Presentation, Daily Minute, and Q&A. Transcripts (.pdf format) and podcasts (.mp3 audio format) are available for most programs.
Employment:	Multiple sclerosis can have a significant impact on every aspect of life, including the world of work. Read about the ways MS can affect employment and learn some strategies for maintaining your place in the workforce.
Clinical Trials:	The latest information on clinical trials happening in the Central Pennsylvania area.
Keep Smyelin Children's Newsletter:	Colorful newsletter for children, 5-12. Articles, interviews, games, activities, and a special pullout section for parents. (Online version has interactive games.) Published 4 times a year. Request subscription from your local chapter.
Information for individuals with advanced MS:	If you or someone close to you is living with MS that has progressed significantly, we have information just for you about treatment options, helpful resources, life planning tools and strategies, and caregiver issues.
Information for Young Person diagnosed with MS:	Although MS is typically thought of as an adult-onset disease, some children and teens have been diagnosed. Children and Teens with MS: A Network for Families offers educational and psychosocial support for families living with MS. The Network is a collaborative effort of the National MS Society and the MS Society of Canada. Together we recognize the unique needs of these families.

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