Alaska MS Center / Multiple Sclerosis

MS Focus Teleconference Schedule

Here's a list of upcoming teleconferences and activities thru MSAA

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12/9/24 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 p.m. Central, 4:30 p.m. Mountain, 3:30 p.m. Pacific
Speaker: Aaron Boster, M.D.
Topic: Ask the MS Expert
Register at: msfocus.us/Boster1224.

Here's what else is going on in the coming days!

12/10/24 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern, 3:30 p.m. Central, 2:30 p.m. Mountain, 1:30 p.m. Pacific
Speaker: Ben Thrower, M.D.
Topic: MS Trivia Holiday Style
Register at: msfocus.us/Trivia1224.

12/12/24 at 6 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Central, 4 p.m. Mountain, 3 p.m. Pacific
Speaker: Patient panel discussion
Topic: Spotlighting the Black Experience with MS
Register at: msfocus.us/SpotlightExperience1224.

1/14/25 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern, 3:30 p.m. Central, 2:30 p.m. Mountain, 1:30 p.m. Pacific
Speaker: Dr. Ben Thrower
Topic: Ask the MS Expert

1/28/25 at 7 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Central, 5 p.m. Mountain, 4 p.m. Pacific
Speaker: Tiffany Malone, MSW, MSCS
Topic: Mental Health Matters with Tiffany Malone: Anxiety and MS
Virtual wellness events:

12/9/24 at 8 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Mountain, 5 p.m. Pacific
Speaker: Hannah Celeste Garrison
Topic: Frosty Tree
Register at: msfocus.us/MSArt1209.

Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Eastern, 8:30 a.m. Central, 7:30 a.m. Mountain, 6:30 a.m. Pacific
Speaker: Patricia Salner
Topic: MS Chair Yoga
Register at: msfocus.us/ChairYoga22.

Tuesdays 11 a.m. Eastern, 10 a.m. Central, 9 a.m. Mountain, 8 a.m. Pacific
Topic: MS General Exercise Program
Register at: msfocus.us/Exercise4All

Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. Eastern, 10:30 a.m. Central, 9:30 a.m. Mountain, 8:30 a.m. Pacific
Topic: Tai Chi classes
Register at new link: msfocus.us/TaiChi2024

Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Eastern, noon Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific
Topic: Dance for Life
To register, email [email protected] for attendee link.

Scheduling conflict? Don't worry! All MS Focus conferences are recorded and posted on our YouTube channel after passing our rigorous review. Please allow up to two weeks for recordings to appear. Click the Subscribe button on the page to receive notifications when new videos are posted.
For deaf and hearing-impaired participants, automated real-time transcription is available for this program.

Our Mission
The mission of MS Focus: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is to provide nationally accessible programs and support services to those persons affected by MS to help them maintain their health, self-sufficiency, and personal well-being; and to heighten public awareness in order to elicit financial support for the MS Focus programs and services and promote understanding for those diagnosed with the illness.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: T'ai Chi. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: T'ai Chi. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Dr. talk Dec. 4,2024 at Orsos, in Anchorage. Don't miss out on learning about new therapies.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of art and food!
Featuring a collection of artwork created by individuals with a neurological diagnosis. The theme of the artists' collaborative artwork is "Nerve", visually depicted and based on their journey living with their diagnosis.

This project serves to spread awareness of brain related conditions and disability through creative efforts and artistic communication-that we all have a story to tell and share. This art project also brings communities together and the support that is available for people of all abilities and challenges.
This is a free event. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Hope to see you there!

It’s that day!!! 20% of your order from is given to the as a !! is participating (yay for lunch), are you?? AKCHARITY

Did you sign up for the this with to hear about Shared Experiences and Discoveries with ? Don’t miss out! Check out AlaskaMSCenter.org for more info!

Doc Talk, Bobbie Severson
Thurs. Nov 9; 6:30pm
Embassy Suites - 600 E. Benson Blvd. Anchorage

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Join us at off of 4th Ave/E Street for fun!
Underground Dance Company Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd.

WEBINAR
Wednesday, October 18th

UW Medicine MS Center - Education Series
Presentations are held in Seattle on the third Wednesday of each month, but Alaskans can participate by webinar from the comfort of home!

This is an interactive discussion about MS, work, disability benefits and planning an employment exit strategy.

Time: 5:00 - 6:15 pm Alaska Time, 6:00 pm Pacific

Topic: When Is It Time To Stop Working?

Presenter:
Joe Stuckey, MS, CRC, Rehabilitation Counselor, UW MS Center

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ADAPTIVE ABILITIES FAIR
Saturday, October 21st

The event is FREE!

Meet providers and experts who will share their knowledge, advice, techniques, and equipment to help physically challenged Alaskans live a more independent, fuller life.

Vendors and representatives from community organizations will also be available. Come for a few hours or the entire day.

Registration: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Lecture Schedule: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location:
Providence Health Park
3851 Piper St., Anchorage
Tower U, Rooms 2281 and 2285