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MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the National MS Society is a community of individuals who are committed to achieving a world free of MS. We provide comprehensive support services and educational programs to people with MS, their family and friends, and raise funds locally to support the National MS Society’s research initiatives.
UPCOMING CHAPTER PROGRAMS:
Movement Matters for a Healthy Life - Exercise Program
- Program Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from April to June, 2012 (April 4, 18, and May 2, 16, and June 6, 20)
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center, York, PA
- Program Cost: This program is free. Donations are being accepted to help defray the cost of programs.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, March 23, 2012
LINKS Teleconference Series 2012: MS Research Update
- Program Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Teleconference Series - By telephone in the convenience of your own home.
- Program Cost: This program is free. Donations are being accepted to help defray the cost of programs.
- Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
- Program Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Country Cupboard, Colonel John Kelly Room, 101 Hafer Road, Lewisburg PA
- Program Cost: This program is free. Donations are being accepted to help defray the cost of programs.
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Beat the Heat: Combat Heat & Fatigue - Ice Cream Social
- Program Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Wellspan Neurology (waiting room), 228 Saint Charles Way, York, PA
- Program Cost: This program is free. Donations are being accepted to help defray the cost of programs.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2012
MS Awareness Night with the State College Spikes
- Program Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
- Time: 7:05 p.m. is game time (gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
- Location: 112 Medler Field at Lubrano park, Univeristy Park, PA
- Program Cost: $5.00 per ticket
- Registration Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2012
Management and Rehabilitation of Advanced MS Teleconference
- Program Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Teleconference Series - By telephone in the convenience of your own home
- Program Cost: This program is free. Donations are being accepted to help defray the cost of programs
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 11, 2012
- Program Date: Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29, 2012
- Time: Arrival on Friday, July 17 is at 12:00 p.m. Departure on Sunday, July 29 is at 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Refreshing Mountain Camp, Stevens, PA
- Program Cost: $25.00 per camper
- Registration Deadline: Camper application and payment must be received no later than Monday, June 18, 2012.
PROGRAMS BEING OFFERED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
THAT MIGHT BE OF INTERESTED TO YOU:
MS Exercise Class
- Program Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays (ongoing)
- Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
- Location: Allied Services Aronica Wellness Center, Scranton
- Cost: $3 per session
- Register by contacting Theresa Craig @ (570) 341-3051
- Sponsored by: Allied Services
"Beat the heat" how a MS patient can survive the summer
- Program Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
- Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
- Location: East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
- Presenter: Douglas Nathanson, M.D.
- Register by calling 570-808-7330 and ask for Christie Edwards or email cledwards@geisinger.edu
- Sponsored by: Geisinger Health System
Bladdar Dysfunction
- Program Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
- Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
- Location: East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
- Presenter: Douglas Nathanson, M.D.
- Register by calling 570-808-7330 and ask for Christie Edwards or email cledwards@geisinger.edu
- Sponsored by: Geisinger Health System
Spasticity
- Program Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
- Presenter: Douglas Nathanson, M.D.
- Register by calling 570-808-7330 and ask for Christie Edwards or email cledwards@geisinger.edu
- Sponsored by: Geisinger Health System
PROGRAM BEING OFFERED BY PHARMECEUTICAL COMPANIES THAT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO YOU:
An Overview of Gilenya and the Patient Support Program
Hear medical specialists discuss information about Gilenya. Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking Gilenyra. Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering Gilenya.
- Program Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: The Cafe, 1125 Highway 315, Wilkes Barre, PA
- Presenter:Dr. Sanjeev Garg
- Register by calling 1-800-973-0362
- Sponsored by: Novartis
An Overview of Gilenya and the Patient Support Program
Hear medical specialists discuss information about Gilenya. Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking Gilenyra. Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering Gilenya.
- Program Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Victoria House, 2167 Old Turnpike Road, Lewisburg, PA
- Presenter: Richard Tenser, MD, Neurologist, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Register by calling 1-800-973-0362
- Sponsored by: Novartis
An Overview of Gilenya and the Patient Support Program
Hear medical specialists discuss information about Gilenya. Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking Gilenyra. Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering Gilenya.
- Program Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Haywood's on the Green, 41 Fairway View Drive, Mill Hall, PA
- Presenter:Kimberly Oberlin, RN, RSN
- Register by calling 1-800-973-0362 by June 4th
- Sponsored by: Novartis
Is it Me or My MS?
MS Lifelines is an educational support service for people living with MS and their families. Dinner will be provided.
- Program Date: Monday, June 11, 2012
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Leeds Restaurant & Lounge, 750 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA
- Presenter: Richard Tenser, M.D., Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Register by calling 1-877-969-1722 or online
- Sponsored by: EMD Serono, Inc.
Ampyra Educational Program
Has MS affected you or someone you care for? Join us for a free and educational interactive program delivered by a leading MS specialist. Ampyra Extended Release Tablets are indicated as a treatment to improve walking in patients with MS.
- Program Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
- Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Palmyra Nursing Home, 314 N. Railroad St, Palmyra, PA
- Presenter: Gary Thomas, Co-Director of the Hershey Medical Center MS Center
- Register by calling 1-800-397-8082 or visit online
- Sponsored by: Acorda Therapeutics
An Overview of Gilenya and the Patient Support Program
Hear medical specialists discuss information about Gilenya. Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking Gilenyra. Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering Gilenya.
- Program Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Buca di Beppo, 2745 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, PA
- Presenter: Jean Bakke-Cain, NP
- Register by calling 1-800-973-0362 by June 8th
- Sponsored by: Novartis
An Overview of Gilenya and the Patient Support Program
Hear medical specialists discuss information about Gilenya. Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking Gilenyra. Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering Gilenya.
- Program Date: Monday, June 18, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: The Olde Greenfield Inn, 595 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA
- Presenter: Jean Bakke-Cain, NP
- Register by calling 1-800-973-0362 by June 14th
- Sponsored by: Novartis
Ampyra Educational Program
Has MS affected you or someone you care for? Join us for a free and educational interactive program delivered by a leading MS specialist. Ampyra Extended Release Tablets are indicated as a treatment to improve walking in patients with MS.
- Program Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
- Location: Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA
- Presenter: Gary Thomas, Co-Director of the Hershey Medical Center MS Center
- Register by calling 1-800-397-8082 or visit online
- Sponsored by: Acorda Therapeutics
An Overview of Gilenya and the Patient Support Program
Hear medical specialists discuss information about Gilenya. Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking Gilenyra. Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering Gilenya.
- Program Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Front Street Station, 2 Front Street, Northumberland, PA
- Presenter: Kimberly Oberlin, RN, BSN
- Register by calling 1-800-973-0362 by June 25th
- Sponsored by: Novartis
An Overview of Gilenya and the Patient Support Program
Hear medical specialists discuss information about Gilenya. Learn about our comprehensive support services for people taking Gilenyra. Connect with other people in your community who are on or considering Gilenya.
- Program Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: The Links at Hemlock Creek, 55 Williamsburg Blvd, Bloomsburg, PA
- Presenter:Carl Heogerl, DO
- Register by calling 1-800-973-0362 by July 16
- Sponsored by: Novartis
Ampyra Educational Program
Has MS affected you or someone you care for? Join us for a free and educational interactive program delivered by a leading MS specialist. Ampyra Extended Release Tablets are indicated as a treatment to improve walking in patients with MS.
- Program Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
- Time:10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
- Location: The Country Meadows Retirement Community, 2760 Pine Grove Road, York, PA
- Presenter: Gary Thomas, Co-Director of the Hershey Medical Center MS Center
- Register by calling 1-800-397-8082 or visit online
- Sponsored by: Acorda Therapeutics
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