MS Teamworks
– Voices from the MS Community
– Voices from the MS Community
Personal
and Candid Stories that Provide Hope and Insight for those Living with MS
and Candid Stories that Provide Hope and Insight for those Living with MS
(Hackensack,
NJ, October 2017)—A new online collection of powerful multiple sclerosis (MS)
stories has been launched by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
(CMSC) and Catamount Medical Education. MS Teamworks is a portal featuring
20 informal talks in which patients, clinicians, and care partners share their
MS stories.
NJ, October 2017)—A new online collection of powerful multiple sclerosis (MS)
stories has been launched by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
(CMSC) and Catamount Medical Education. MS Teamworks is a portal featuring
20 informal talks in which patients, clinicians, and care partners share their
MS stories.
The
unique format and innovative content of these talks reflects the public’s
increasing need for new, more accessible information on a chronic neurological
disorder that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. More than 200 new cases of MS are diagnosed
in the United States each week.
unique format and innovative content of these talks reflects the public’s
increasing need for new, more accessible information on a chronic neurological
disorder that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. More than 200 new cases of MS are diagnosed
in the United States each week.
The
MS Teamworks talks are free and accessible to the
public. Additional videos will be added
to the website as they are produced. MS Teamworks includes candid patients accounts
from varying genders and demographic perspectives of MS patients including
topics such as:
MS Teamworks talks are free and accessible to the
public. Additional videos will be added
to the website as they are produced. MS Teamworks includes candid patients accounts
from varying genders and demographic perspectives of MS patients including
topics such as:
“The Beginning Of My MS
Journey”
Journey”
“I Wish My Healthcare
Professional Knew”
Professional Knew”
“How I Manage My MS”
“I Wish I Knew”
“It Takes A Team”
This
series of frank patient talks highlight the diagnostic experience, navigation
of multiple healthcare providers and insurance companies, the importance of
being your own healthcare advocate, living with and managing MS, and the often
overlooked impact of MS on the patient’s family.
series of frank patient talks highlight the diagnostic experience, navigation
of multiple healthcare providers and insurance companies, the importance of
being your own healthcare advocate, living with and managing MS, and the often
overlooked impact of MS on the patient’s family.
The
MS Teamworks clinician talks come from some of the top
specialists and experts in MS care and include:
MS Teamworks clinician talks come from some of the top
specialists and experts in MS care and include:
“What to Expect When You Have MS;” Dr. Robert Shin, a neurologist
specializing in MS, shares how clinicians typically diagnose MS and discusses the
importance of early treatment
specializing in MS, shares how clinicians typically diagnose MS and discusses the
importance of early treatment
“My Role in MS Care;” Lisa Fox, a PA, describes how her
role as a primary care physician is important in MS care.
role as a primary care physician is important in MS care.
“Integrative Medicine;” Allen Bowling, MD, PhD, a
neurologist, explains the benefits of using integrating conventional and
alternative medicine in MS management
neurologist, explains the benefits of using integrating conventional and
alternative medicine in MS management
“MS Beyond the Physical—Effects on
Mental Health;” Fred
Foley, PhD, a psychologist specializing in MS, offers insight into the wide-ranging
mental health challenges presented by MS.
Mental Health;” Fred
Foley, PhD, a psychologist specializing in MS, offers insight into the wide-ranging
mental health challenges presented by MS.
“My Role in MS (Rehabilitation);” Patty Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP,
a physical therapist, explains the role of each member of the rehabilitation
team in the care of a MS patient.
a physical therapist, explains the role of each member of the rehabilitation
team in the care of a MS patient.
“Debunking Myths and Misperceptions;”
June Halper,
MSN, APN-C, MSCN, FAN and David E. Jones, MD, converse about common myths and
misperceptions about MS.
June Halper,
MSN, APN-C, MSCN, FAN and David E. Jones, MD, converse about common myths and
misperceptions about MS.
Additional
clinician talks include: “Yes, you can get MS as a Child,” “A Missed
Opportunity, Diet and MS,” “The Roadmap to Motherhood,” “The ABCs of MRIs,” “I
am Getting Worse, What Does that Mean,” and “The MS Team.”
clinician talks include: “Yes, you can get MS as a Child,” “A Missed
Opportunity, Diet and MS,” “The Roadmap to Motherhood,” “The ABCs of MRIs,” “I
am Getting Worse, What Does that Mean,” and “The MS Team.”
“The
goal of MS Teamworks is to provide
messages of hope to all members of the MS community and to illustrate the power
of coming together as team to provide a future for those living with MS,” said
June Halper, CEO, CMSC.
goal of MS Teamworks is to provide
messages of hope to all members of the MS community and to illustrate the power
of coming together as team to provide a future for those living with MS,” said
June Halper, CEO, CMSC.
MS Teamworks was made possible by a
grant from EMD Serono. To access and
share the MS Teamworks video talks,
visit: www.msteamworks.com. Follow
MS Teamworks on Instagram and
Twitter: @msteamworks.
grant from EMD Serono. To access and
share the MS Teamworks video talks,
visit: www.msteamworks.com. Follow
MS Teamworks on Instagram and
Twitter: @msteamworks.
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ABOUT
THE CONSORTIUM OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTERS (CMSC)
THE CONSORTIUM OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTERS (CMSC)
CMSC, the Consortium of Multiple
Sclerosis Centers, is the leading educational, training, and
networking organization for MS healthcare professionals and researchers. The
CMSC mission is to promote high quality MS care through educational programming
and accreditation including live and online events, research grants, technical
journals and papers, and targeted advocacy efforts. The CMSC member network
includes more than 11,000 international healthcare clinicians and scientists
committed to MS care as well as more than 60 Veterans Administration MS
Programs and 225 MS Centers in the US, Canada, and Europe. The 32nd
CMSC Annual Meeting, the largest gathering of MS professionals in North
America, will take place May 30 – June 2, 2018, in Nashville, TN. For more
information visit: www.mscare.org. Follow
CMSC on Twitter: @mscare.org and Facebook: CMSCmscare.
Sclerosis Centers, is the leading educational, training, and
networking organization for MS healthcare professionals and researchers. The
CMSC mission is to promote high quality MS care through educational programming
and accreditation including live and online events, research grants, technical
journals and papers, and targeted advocacy efforts. The CMSC member network
includes more than 11,000 international healthcare clinicians and scientists
committed to MS care as well as more than 60 Veterans Administration MS
Programs and 225 MS Centers in the US, Canada, and Europe. The 32nd
CMSC Annual Meeting, the largest gathering of MS professionals in North
America, will take place May 30 – June 2, 2018, in Nashville, TN. For more
information visit: www.mscare.org. Follow
CMSC on Twitter: @mscare.org and Facebook: CMSCmscare.
ABOUT CATAMOUNT MEDICAL
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Catamount Medical Education’s mission is to create learning
experiences that maximize the impact on patient care. Education is delivered
through live programs, including satellite symposia, local and regional
meetings, and online events, as well as through self-directed, enduring formats
such as podcasts, videos, Webinars, monographs, newsfeeds, and other enduring
formats. Catamount seeks to add value to its education and ensuring a direct
impact on patient care by incorporating practical tools for the clinician
(e.g., exam room posters, pocket cards, patient education materials) into every
educational experience. Learn more at www.catmeded.com.
experiences that maximize the impact on patient care. Education is delivered
through live programs, including satellite symposia, local and regional
meetings, and online events, as well as through self-directed, enduring formats
such as podcasts, videos, Webinars, monographs, newsfeeds, and other enduring
formats. Catamount seeks to add value to its education and ensuring a direct
impact on patient care by incorporating practical tools for the clinician
(e.g., exam room posters, pocket cards, patient education materials) into every
educational experience. Learn more at www.catmeded.com.
Media
Contact: Annie Scully,
201-310-9252, annie.scully@mscare.org
Contact: Annie Scully,
201-310-9252, annie.scully@mscare.org
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