National MS Society

We're celebrating Pride Month by honoring the resilient voices of LGBTQ+ people living with MS. From historical struggles to modern triumphs, let's share stories, raise awareness about health inequities, and celebrate progress in research. Together, we can advocate for inclusivity and equity in healthcare for all. #PrideMonth

We are proud to share that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have signed an agreement allowing both organizations to provide more focused, personalized care to veterans living with MS. The number of veterans with MS has more than doubled since 1999. The Society and the VA are committed to improving access to high-quality MS healthcare by ensuring all veterans living with MS receive timely diagnosis and treatment based on a whole health model. Read more: https://ntlms.org/VACare

In recognition of World MS Day, National MS Society's Chief Advocacy, Services and Science Officer Tim Coetzee joined Spectrum NewsTV+ to discuss ongoing research and working towards a cure.

It's World MS Day! With your help, we’re shining a light on what it’s like to live with MS. From diagnosis to lived experience, each story is as varied and unique as the people living it, and people from all over shared their stories with us. Your diagnosis story not only helps illuminate life with MS, but reminds us that we’re in this together.

Momentum Magazine Online has a new 🏠! You can now find Momentum’s award-winning content on the MS experience, living well, making a difference, and more at https://lnkd.in/gVP5x3AG.

An MS diagnosis can be challenging and overwhelming, and in many cases, MS diagnoses need to be faster and more accurate. Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, neurologist and MS specialist, and Dr. Jacqueline Rosenthal, MD, discuss on Brain Chat with The Nerdy Neurologist. Hear the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gBHFdfnJ

Join us for the 2024 Black MS Experience Summit on June 12-13! This year’s summit is packed with insightful and empowering sessions designed to support and uplift the Black MS community. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Sessions: 📚 Understanding Your MS Journey: Dive deep into the types of MS, its symptoms, how MS uniquely affects the Black community and the latest research developments. 💪 Strengthening Your Relationships with MS: Learn strategies for disclosing your diagnosis, effective communication with your support network and balancing relationships while managing MS. ⌛ Managing MS Over Time: Explore issues like menopause, comorbidities, isolation and distinguishing between symptoms of aging and MS progression. 💊 Exploring MS Treatments and Medications: Gain insights into Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs), managing relapses, and exploring alternative treatments. ❤️ Sexual Health and Intimacy with MS: Discuss dating, sexual feelings and responses, overcoming sexual challenges and communicating about intimacy. 🛠️ Empowering Your MS Circle of Support: Learn how to communicate effectively with your family, friends, co-workers and healthcare team, and discover ways to both give and receive support. 🧘 Mindfulness for MS: Reducing Stress and Enhancing Well-being: Discover mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. 🥗 Diet, Exercise, and Healthy Behaviors with MS: Get tips on maintaining a healthy diet, incorporating exercise into your routine and adopting healthy behaviors to better manage MS. This summit is a unique opportunity to connect with others who understand what you’re going through and to walk away with practical tips for thriving despite the disruptions MS can cause. Don't miss out – register today and be part of our unstoppable community at https://lnkd.in/evAU_n6A.

#MemorialDay: Today, we remember and honor the individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

“My mother has been living with MS for over 25 years, so Walk MS is near and dear to my heart. Thank you for making our experience as volunteers so fun and entertaining! Your team had everything so well organized to support those walking for everyone living with and caring for people living with MS in our community.” - Jonathan Epstein, Walk MS: Allentown Are you interested in being a part of the Walk MS community as a volunteer? Learn more and sign up at: https://lnkd.in/gpTw-7Nu

World MS Day is 1 week away! It’s an internationally recognized day to celebrate global solidarity as we search for a cure. This year’s theme is all about diagnosis and the need for early and accurate diagnoses, global barriers to diagnosis, and sharing stories of diagnosis journeys. To help raise awareness, we are inviting you to share your diagnosis story with us for World MS Day next week. #MSAwareness Share your diagnosis story using the #MyMSMoment creator here: https://lnkd.in/gtdK2d5T