March is MS Awareness Month, and the MS Foundation is presenting several teleconferences (from an announcement, March 1, 2015):
National Teleconference Schedule
March 3rd
“Adapting Your Home to Living with MS.”
8:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 Pacific
Presenter: Carol Siebert, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
March 11th
“MS Updates-2015.”
8:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 Pacific
Presenter: Ben Thrower, MD
March 24th
“Navigating the World of Managed Care.”
8:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 Pacific
Presenter: Thomas Barsanti, MD
March 31st
“How to Appeal When Your Medical Claim is Denied.”
8:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 Pacific
Presenter: Jeri Francoeur, National Patient Advocate
No registration is required. At the time of the call, dial 888-560-5502 and enter code 23441168. To view the slide presentation, go to: https://www.spiderphone.com/23441168.
Regional Events Schedule
Around the country, the MSF is hosting educational programs in line with our theme:
Team FearlessMS: Advocates Unite! Building a Stronger MS Community.
These programs are designed to help you build your advocacy skills and connect with others in your community who share your interest in the MS cause.
Unless otherwise noted, each program's topic is "Building a Stronger MS Community."
Wednesday, March 4th
Presenter: Alissa Ayden, MSF Support Groups and Outreach Manager
Location: St. George, Utah
Thursday, March 5th
Presenter: Alissa Ayden, MSF Support Groups and Outreach Manager
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday, March 10th
Presenter: Derrick Lee, MSF Associate Director of Quality of Life Programs
Location: Atlanta, GA
Thursday, March 12th
Presenter: Kasey Minnis, MSF Director of Operations & Communications
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, March 18th
Presenter: Derrick Lee, MSF Associate Director of Quality of Life Programs
Location: Sayre, PA
Thursday, March 19th
Presenter: Kasey Minnis, MSF Director of Operations & Communications
Location: Joplin, MO
Tuesday, March 24th
Presenter: Alissa Ayden, MSF Support Groups and Outreach Manager
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Wednesday, March 25th
Presenter: Sherrol Patterson, MSF Associate Director of Homecare & Patient Assistance Programs
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, March 26th
Topic: Hormonal Changes for Women with MS
Presenter: Katherine Standley, D.O. - Florida Medical Clinic
Location: Tampa, FL
Saturday, March 28th
Topic: MS Family Day with Shake-a-Leg
Adaptive sailing and fun for those with MS and their families
Location: Coconut Grove, FL
Tuesday, March 31st
Presenter: Alissa Ayden, MSF Support Groups and Outreach Manager
Location: Iselin, NJ
For full location and time information, or to register, call Gloria at 1-800-225-6495 or email Gloria@msfocus.org.