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SUMMARY:Viviendo Plenamente con EM: Claves para una Vida Saludable a través de la Nutrición\, la Salud Cerebral\, el Ejercicio y la Cultura
DESCRIPTION:(Living Fully with MS: Keys to a Healthy Life through Nutrition\, Brain Health\, Exercise\, and Culture)\n\n\n\n***This webinar will be presented entirely in Spanish.*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEn este seminario virtual\, nos enfocaremos en proporcionar a los pacientes con esclerosis múltiple (EM) las herramientas y el conocimiento necesarios para mejorar su calidad de vida a través de un enfoque integral y holístico. Abordaremos cuatro pilares fundamentales: nutrición\, salud cerebral\, ejercicio y cultura\, ofreciendo estrategias prácticas y basadas en evidencia para cada uno de ellos. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be presented entirely in Spanish and will focus on empowering individuals with MS by offering tools and knowledge to enhance their quality of life. Through a comprehensive and holistic approach\, we will explore the importance of nutrition\, brain health\, exercise\, and the integral role of culture in living well with MS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa doctora Rhaisa M. Castrodad Molina estudió medicina y completó su especialidad en Neurología en la Universidad de Puerto Rico\, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas. Luego pasó a realizar su subespecialidad en esclerosis múltiple en Baylor College of Medicine en Houston\, Texas. Hace dos años provee servicios intrahospitalarios y posee su práctica privada en el Centro Médico Menonita de Cayey y Hospital Menonita de Aibonito\, Puerto Rico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/seminario-web-viviendo-plenamente-con-em-claves-para-una-vida-saludable-a-traves-de-la-nutricion-la-salud-cerebral-el-ejercicio-y-la-cultura/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Promoting Sleep Health: Practical Applications for People with Multiple Sclerosis
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA and Dr. Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon for this webinar focusing on the critical role of sleep health in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will explore how to recognize common sleep disorders in people with MS\, including the impact these disorders have on overall health and quality of life. The program will also highlight evidence-based behavioral interventions that can improve sleep and reduce fatigue in individuals living with MS. Additionally\, attendees will gain practical knowledge of sleep promotion strategies specifically tailored for the MS community\, aimed at enhancing both sleep quality and fatigue management. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nCatherine (Katie) Siengsukon\, PT\, PhD\, DBSM\, CHWC\n\n\n\nCatherine (Katie) Siengsukon\, PT\, PhD\, DBSM\, CHWC is a professor and director of research in the Department of Physical Therapy\, Rehabilitation Science\, and Athletic Training. She also serves as the Director of the Sleep\, Health\, & Wellness (SleepWell) Laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is certified in behavioral sleep medicine. Her work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and other national organizations.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-promoting-sleep-health-practical-application-for-people-with-multiple-sclerosis/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Family Planning with MS: Navigating Contraception  & Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA’s Kate Durack along with three special guests for this hour-long webinar discussing navigating the challenging terrain of contraception\, family planning\, pregnancy\, and delivery with multiple sclerosis (MS). Guests will share their lived experience merged with the latest research as support for these important stages in one’s MS journey. \n\n\n\nL-R: Alyx Rossi\, FNP-BC; Lisa Doggett\, MD\, MPH\, FAAFP\, DipABLM; Kimberly Carter\, MD\, MPP\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\nAlyx Rossi\, FNP-BC is a certified family nurse practitioner at the UT Health Austin Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. She specializes in neurology care\, specifically neuroimmunology\, and multiple sclerosis. She is actively completing her doctoral degree in nursing practice at the University of Nevada Reno with a focus on policy and applied research. \n\n\n\nLisa Doggett\, MD\, MPH\, FAAFP\, DipABLM is a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine specialist at UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. Diagnosed with MS in 2009\, she now provides lifestyle and preventive care consultations to others with MS. Her award-winning memoir\, Up the Down Escalator: Medicine\, Motherhood\, and Multiple Sclerosis\, was published in 2023 and chronicles her journey with MS as a mother and doctor turned patient. She is also one of MSAA’s Art Showcase artists for 2024. \n\n\n\nKimberly Carter\, MD\, MPP is an assistant professor at the Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health. Dr. Carter is also an active member on several professional committees and currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Texas Medical Association Select Committee on Medicaid\, CHIP\, and the Uninsured and also the Co-Chair of the Task Force on Health Care Coverage\, among many others.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-family-planning-with-ms-navigating-contraception-pregnancy/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:La Auto-abogacía en Acción: Empoderando a la Comunidad de Esclerosis Múltiple
DESCRIPTION:(Self-Advocacy in Action: Empowering the MS Community) \n\n\n\n***This webinar will be presented entirely in Spanish with bilingual English/Spanish content support and a bilingual patient-provider dialogue.*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEn esta charla\, exploraremos el concepto de la auto-abogacía y su crucial importancia para las personas que viven con esclerosis múltiple. A través de ejemplos de la vida real\, exploraremos cómo los pacientes pueden defender sus derechos\, tener una comunicación efectiva con sus proveedores de salud\, expresar sus necesidades y participar activamente en su plan de tratamiento para lograr mejores resultados. \n\n\n\n¡Acompáñenos y aprenda cómo la auto-abogacía puede transformar su jornada hacia una vida más saludable y plena! \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this discussion\, we will explore the concept of self-advocacy and its crucial importance for people living with multiple sclerosis. Through real-life examples\, we will explore how patients can advocate for their rights\, have effective communication with their healthcare providers\, express their needs\, and actively participate in their treatment plan to achieve better outcomes. \n\n\n\nJoin us and learn how self-advocacy can transform your journey to a healthier\, more fulfilling life! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Andino\, MD es una neuróloga certificada y capacitada con una beca en esclerosis múltiple\, neuromielitis óptica y otras afecciones neuroinflamatorias del sistema nervioso central. Completó su beca en el Centro de Neuroinmunología y Esclerosis Múltiple de UT Health Austin dentro de la Clínica Mulva para Neurociencias y su residencia en neurología en el Centro Médico de la Universidad Loyola en Chicago\, IL. \n\n\n\nDiana Andino\, MD is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained in multiple sclerosis\, neuromyelitis optica\, and other neuroinflammatory conditions of the central nervous system. She completed her fellowship at UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center within the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences and her neurology residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago\, IL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeghan McVeigh es una profesional de la salud dedicada a ayudar a los demás. Obtuvo una licenciatura en Psicología y actualmente está trabajando hacia su posgrado en Administración de Servicios de Salud. Desde su primera experiencia personal con la Esclerosis Múltiple en 2022\, Meghan ha mostrado una notable resiliencia al enfrentar los desafíos asociados con esta condición. Gracias a la combinación de un equipo de atención comprometido y su fuerte capacidad de auto-abogacía\, sigue llevando una vida plena\, equilibrando su trabajo de tiempo completo con la crianza de tres hijos junto a su pareja. Impulsada por su compromiso de apoyar a los demás\, aspira a convertirse en una defensora para quienes también enfrentan la vida con EM. \n\n\n\nMeghan McVeigh is a compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to helping others. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is working toward her graduate degree in Healthcare Administration. Since her first personal experience with Multiple Sclerosis in 2022\, Meghan has shown remarkable resilience in navigating the challenges associated with the condition. Through the combination of a dedicated care team and strong self-advocacy\, she continues to lead a fulfilling life\, balancing full-time work with raising three children alongside her partner. Driven by a commitment to support others\, she aspires to be an advocate for those too facing life with MS.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/la-auto-abogacia-en-accion-empoderando-a-los-pacientes-de-esclerosis-multiple/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar – How to Exercise to Reduce Fatigue During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA and Dr. Gretchen Hawley\, physical therapist and MS specialist\, in learning new and creative ways to exercise and reduce fatigue. We will explore ways to reduce fatigue that allows you to fit in routine movement throughout your busy day. You’ll also learn ways to conserve your energy and how to implement quality rest into your everyday life along with the active holiday season. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGretchen Hawley\, PT\, DPT\, MSCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist. Her work focuses on MS-specific exercises to help her clients improve strength\, walking\, and independence by strengthening the connection between our muscles and brain via neuroplasticity. Dr. Gretchen shares her expertise in her online MS wellness program\, The MSing Link\, using social media to create more awareness around neuroplasticity exercises that can help individuals living with MS worldwide feel more confident & empowered.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-how-to-exercise-to-reduce-fatigue-during-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Using Therapeutic Yoga Techniques to Improve Your Quality of Life
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year by joining MSAA and Kimberly Castello\, certified yoga therapist\, in cultivating well-being through therapeutic yoga. Discover how therapeutic yoga can help you feel more balanced\, energized\, and at ease. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimberly Castello\, C-IAYT\, YTRX\, E-RYT is a certified yoga therapist accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She earned her certification after completing the clinical yoga therapy program at Loyola Marymount University and gained hands-on experience working with chronic pain patients at the Simms/Mann Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles. Following her own diagnosis with a chronic illness\, Kimberly delved into the therapeutic and restorative benefits of yoga as a complement to Western medical treatments. She specializes in creating tailored chronic pain management and stress relief programs for individuals\, as well as for hospitals and clinics.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-using-therapeutic-yoga-techniques-to-improve-your-quality-of-life/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Navigating Your MS Journey
DESCRIPTION:As part of MSAA’s MS Awareness Month 2025 theme – Empowered from the Start with MSAA – join Dr. Jakai Nolan McEwen for an insightful webinar designed to guide you through your MS journey. Learn key strategies for understanding your diagnosis\, managing symptoms\, exploring treatment options\, and finding the support you need to navigate life with MS. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and resources. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jakai Nolan McEwen is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained multiple sclerosis specialist with Joi Life Wellness Group in Smyrna\, Georgia. She earned her medical degree from the Georgia campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee\, Georgia\, and her master’s in public health from Emory University. She completed her neurology residency at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton\, Ohio. Dr. Nolan also completed a fellowship focused in MS\, neuroimmunology\, and spasticity management at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus\, Ohio. While her curiosity regarding neurology stemmed from a high school summer program\, multiple sclerosis holds a special place in her life as she was diagnosed with relapsing MS in September 2009. Her current interests include patient advocacy and social awareness of multiple sclerosis in the Black community.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-navigating-your-ms-journey/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Let's Talk About Men and MS
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA and Dr. Paul Alphonse Jr.\, a urologist\, in discussing men’s health issues. During this webinar\, discussion points will include everything from prostate exams to some more taboo topics. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nDr. Paul Alphonse\, MD is a urology specialist in Roswell\, GA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alphonse has extensive experience in urinary conditions.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-about-men-and-ms/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Summer Wellness Tips for Life with MS
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Ilana Katz Sand for a lively and informative webinar focused on helping individuals living with MS thrive during the summer months. We’ll share practical tips for staying cool\, managing symptoms in the heat\, maintaining balanced nutrition\, and embracing overall wellness throughout the season. Whether you’re looking for new strategies or a refresher on best practices\, this session will offer expert advice and encouragement to help you enjoy a healthy\, active summer. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nDr. Ilana Katz Sand graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School and earned her MD from Columbia University. She completed her neurology residency and a fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at Mount Sinai\, where she is now Associate Director of the CGD Center for MS. Dr. Katz Sand serves as Principal Investigator on several studies focused on how environmental factors\, particularly diet\, influence MS prognosis. She has received multiple awards for clinical excellence and communication\, and leads NIH- and foundation-funded research on diet\, lifestyle\, and the microbiome in MS and related conditions.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-summer-wellness-tips-for-life-with-ms
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Using What Works: Implementation Science to Optimize MS Care for All
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to MS care\, we know a lot about what works but getting those best practices into every clinic and to every person living with MS can be challenging. That’s where implementation science comes in. In this webinar\, Dr. Maria Fernandez will explore how this growing field helps turn proven research into everyday practice\, making MS care more effective\, consistent\, and equitable. You’ll learn how implementation science identifies real-world barriers and works to ensure that high-quality care reaches everyone\, everywhere. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for years\, this session offers insight into how research is being applied to improve care for all. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nMaria E. Fernandez\, PhD\, is Vice President\, Population and Implementation Science at UTHealth Houston. She is the Co-Director of the UTHealth Houston Institute for Implementation Science and a Lorne Bain Distinguished Professor of Public Health and Medicine at the School of Public Health. Dr. Fernandez is a leading expert in turning research into real-world health solutions. Her work focuses on helping communities and clinical practices use what works to improve patient and community outcomes. Dr. Fernandez collaborates closely with patients\, communities\, and healthcare teams to advance care and improve health and quality of life for all.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-using-what-works-implementation-science-to-optimize-ms-care-for-all/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Voces y Avances: MS Research in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a timely and important discussion on the latest research updates in multiple sclerosis (MS) as they relate to Hispanic/Latinx communities. This webinar will highlight current findings\, address health disparities\, and underscore the critical importance of diverse participation in MS research. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This presentation will be conducted in English\, with captions available in both English and Spanish. The program will focus specifically on MS research updates relevant to the Hispanic/Latinx community. \n\n\n\nEsta presentación se llevará a cabo en inglés\, con subtítulos disponibles en inglés y español. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lilyana Amezcua is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Division Chief for Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She completed her medical training at Jefferson Medical College\, followed by a neurology residency and MS fellowship at USC\, and holds a Master’s in Clinical\, Biomedical\, and Translational Science. She is the founder and principal investigator of the Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS (ARHMS)\, a groundbreaking consortium addressing MS disparities in Hispanic/Latinx populations through genetic and social/environmental research. She is also active in national and international MS research and advocacy efforts. Dr. Amezcua is a nationally recognized MS champion and pioneer in Hispanic/Latinx MS research and culturally relevant care\, and serves as Co-Chair of MSAA’s Hispanic/Latinx Advisory Board.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/voces-y-avances-ms-research-in-our-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Your Role in MS Improvements in Care: Demystifying Clinical Trials
DESCRIPTION:Clinical trials are the foundation for determining best practice in MS care and for every new treatment option available in multiple sclerosis (MS) today\, and they cannot happen without the involvement of people living with MS. In this webinar\, Dr. Leorah Freeman\, MS specialist and researcher\, will break down the history and importance of clinical trials\, explain how they work\, and discuss why patient participation is vital to advancing MS care. Whether you are considering joining a trial\, curious about how they shape treatment options\, or simply want to better understand the process\, this conversation will provide clear\, accessible insights into the world of clinical research and its impact on the MS community. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nLeorah Freeman\, MD\, PhD\, MSIN Principal Investigator is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory conditions. She is the medical director of the MS and Neuroimmunology Center at UT Health Austin\, and the clinical practice of Dell Medical School. Dr. Freeman serves as site principal investigator for the PCORI-funded DELIVER-MS study comparing the effectiveness of early intensive versus escalation approaches for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Dr. Freeman is the founder of the Texas MS Consortium\, a network of clinicians\, researchers\, advocacy groups\, and people with MS aiming to eliminate disparities in MS care and is also a member of MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory Council.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-your-role-in-ms-improvements-in-care-demystifying-clinical-trials/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – The Power of the Page: Coping with Chronic Illness Through Writing
DESCRIPTION:Every individual’s journey with MS is unique\, and navigating life with a chronic illness can present challenges on many levels. This engaging program explores how journaling can support emotional\, physical\, mental\, and spiritual wellness while living with MS. Participants will delve into the powerful connection between writing and wellness\, discovering journaling as a valuable practice for coping with chronic illness. The session will introduce Life Source Writing™\, a five-step reflective journaling method designed to foster resilience\, personal growth\, and overall well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLynda Monk\, MSW\, RSW\, CPCC is the Director of the International Association for Journal Writing (IAJW.org) and a leading voice in the field of therapeutic journaling. With over 30 years of experience as a social worker\, life coach\, speaker\, and educator\, she specializes in burnout prevention\, self-care\, and writing for healing. Lynda is the author of Life Source Writing™ and co-author/editor of several books on journaling\, and is widely recognized for her engaging presentations that empower individuals to use journaling as a tool for transformation and well-being.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-the-power-of-the-page-coping-with-chronic-illness-through-writing/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – The Long Game: Lifestyle Medicine & MS
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Lisa Doggett for a conversation about why living with MS isn’t about quick fixes. This webinar explores how lifestyle medicine – including nutrition\, movement\, sleep\, stress management\, substance avoidance\, and social connection – can support long-term health\, resilience\, and quality of life with MS. \n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Doggett\, MD\, MPH\, is a board-certified family\, lifestyle\, and obesity medicine specialist based in Austin\, Texas. Diagnosed herself with multiple sclerosis in 2009\, she now leads a wellness program for people with MS through UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center and serves as Chief Medical Officer for Sendero Health Plans. Her award-winning memoir\, Up the Down Escalator: Medicine\, Motherhood\, and Multiple Sclerosis\, was published in 2023 and chronicles her journey with MS as a mother and doctor turned patient.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-the-long-game-lifestyle-medicine-ms/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Rewriting the Narrative: MS\, Equity\, and the Lived Experience of Black Women
DESCRIPTION:Being Black\, being a woman\, and living with MS comes with layered complexities that are too often overlooked. This Black History Month\, join MSAA\, along with Dr. Heidi Crayton\, Neurologist and MS Specialist\, and Dawn Morgan\, MS and Women’s Health Researcher\, for a conversation that centers on the lived experiences of Black women with MS across the lifespan. Together\, they will share clinical insight and lived wisdom on medication response\, systemic barriers\, self-advocacy\, and what true equity looks like in practice. It’s time to move beyond awareness—and into action. \n\n\n\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Biogen\, Novartis\, and Sanofi. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeidi Crayton\, MD is a board-certified neurologist with a specialty in MS. Dr. Crayton established the MS Center of Greater Washington in 2007\, the only full-time nonacademic MS center in the mid-Atlantic region. She has been a principal investigator in clinical trials for MS therapeutics and has been involved with developing a treatment algorithm for symptom management in MS. Dr. Crayton is also a member of MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory Council and African American Advisory Council. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDawn Morgan is a national leader in patient advocacy\, women’s health\, and patient-centered research\, drawing on over 20 years of experience living with MS. She is a trusted voice in research\, policy\, and industry\, focusing on healthcare equity\, inclusive research\, and clinical guidance for people with MS.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-rewriting-the-narrative-ms-equity-and-the-lived-experience-of-black-women/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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