WELCOME!
The Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the largest Chapter in terms of geography, population served and monies raised, was founded in 1955 to provide direct services to people affected by MS and to fund research in the movement toward a world free of MS. Currently, $5.3 million is being spent on MS research at medical facilities throughout our Chapter.
The Lone Star Chapter serves 174 counties in Texas and 20,000 people with MS, their families and friends, the professionals who serve them, and the general public.
Client Programs
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MS Town Hall Meeting
Make your voice heard!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
11-12:30 p.m.
Knapp Medical Center
Hospital Conference Center
1401 E. Eighth Street, Weslaco, TX 78596
The Lone Star Chapter invites you to attend a Town Hall Meeting to share your concerns in an open, friendly, informal setting. We want to know how we can partner with members of your community to improve quality of life for people with MS.
Together we can find solutions!
To attend this free event, RSVP to 1-800-344-4867 (press 1) by Thursday, August 21. Light refreshments will be served.
Promising Treatments for MS
Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society at main.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.
Why You Should Get On and Stay On MS Drug Therapy
Scientific evidence shows that these therapies have the ability to decrease the number of attacks a person with relapsing MS would expect to have over time. As a result, these medications are thought to slow down the development of MS disability.
Newly Diagnosed
Have you recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? People often feel overwhelmed and confused after diagnosis. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has many resources to help guide you to a better understanding of life with MS.
Self-Help Groups
There are many Self-Help Groups throughout the Lone Star Chapter. These groups offer opportunities to make new friends and share with others how you experience life with MS. View the Self Help Group List.
Step Up & Join The Movement
Join the 2008 Walk MS events to raise funds for vital research and services for people with MS. Walk, run, volunteer, or donate today.
Reader Survey
Share your feedback on the Summer 2008 MSConnection using this brief survey.
MS Workplace
A collaboration between Biogen Idec, Elan, Monster, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society that provides MS-specific career resources.
Visit MS Workplace today.
Neighbor to Neighbor
The Lone Star Chapter has a dynamic new initiative to show how neighborly we are in Texas!
Click here to get involved in New Braunfels, Pearland, Plano and Round Rock.
Momentum: Relationship Matters
Momentum, (formerly InsideMS) responds to our readers' requests for more information that will help people with MS move forward and spotlight people, news and events moving us closer to a world free of MS. View the latest issue.
Seeking Study Participants
The Sonya Slifka Longitudinal MS Study is currently enrolling 2,500 people with MS.Click here for more information.
Joining Forces
As of October 1, 2007, the North Central Texas and Lone Star Chapters joined forces as one unified voice and chapter. Read a message from the board chair.
MyMSMyWay.com
Visit MyMSMyWay.com, a comprehensive online site providing the MS community with MS technology resources and information, including tips on making technology easier to use.
MSWorld.org
For online chats, message boards and more visit MS World.
