Muscular Dystrophy/ALS
Muscular Dystrophy Association
This voluntary health agency combats neuromuscular diseases through programs
of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and
far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters
in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors 230
hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around
the world.
When
a Loved One has ALS: A Caregivers' Guide (Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Chapter include "Caring for the Person With ALS" and "Caring
for the Caregiver."
ALS Association
The only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely
to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig's
disease). The ALS Association provides up-to-date information and education
materials to the ALS community…ALS patients and families, caregivers,
researchers and members in the health care fields.
ALS Association (Oregon and Southwest
Washington Chapter)
In Portland call 503-238-5559 or toll-free 1-800-681-9851.
MEDLINEplus:
Muscular Dystrophy
One-stop shop for links to everything from general overviews to coping, research,
treatment, and more.
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