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 Employment and MS: a survey for World MS Day
Couples Facing Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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2010 Fundraising Facts
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Alberta Health Services and CCSVI
Alberta Health Services statement on venous imaging and angioplasty in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
February 16, 2010
Two recent studies by an Italian vascular surgeon, Dr. Paolo Zamboni, describing a potential new approach to treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS), have generated significant interest. The studies by Dr. Zamboni suggest that there may be an association between chronic cerebrospinal venous abnormalities and MS. However, this possible association requires confirmation by independent investigators conducting larger, “controlled” research trials. In fact, preliminary results from the University of Buffalo suggest the association is much weaker than that reported by Dr. Zamboni. Funding for further studies is currently being expedited by MS Societies in several countries including Canada. Read More...
CCSVI and MS in Alberta
A message from the MS Society of Canada, Alberta Division
You have no doubt heard the exciting research news about CCSVI and MS that was featured on CTV’s W-5 and in the Globe and Mail last November. The MS Society in Alberta has been proactive in its response by meeting with the Alberta Government. Since November we have had meetings with Ministers Ron Liepert, Lloyd Snelgrove and Doug Horner. Each Minister has expressed interest in reaching out to Alberta health institutions and MS researchers to discuss the promise this research may hold and the role Alberta should play.
The MS Society has recommended that Government does indeed have a role in providing leadership to facilitate CCSVI research. In particular, we have secured a commitment from Doug Horner, new Deputy Premier and Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, to determine how the Alberta Government can support this new research.
You may also be aware that the MS Society of Canada responded to the early results of this research by initiating its first-ever request for research operating grant applications on this topic. It will be very interesting to follow the developments of MS research worldwide in this area.
We will continue to advocate for funding for research breakthroughs like that which CCSVI may represent and for major steps forward in the support of people living with MS today.
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Neil Pierce
President
MS Society of Canada, Alberta Division
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Judy Gordon
Chair
Client Services Committee
MS Society of Canada, Alberta Division
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Joan Ozirny
Chair
Government & Community Relations Committee
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 Submit Your Scholarship Application!
The MS Society of Canada Scholarship Program is accepting applications for the 2010/2011 scholastic year.
Friendly Visiting Program in the news
The MS Society’s Friendly Visiting Program connects people living with MS in long-term care with volunteers who visit them on a regular basis. The program was partially funded
by Alberta Seniors and Community Supports.
Book News!
Trudy McLellan was diagnosed with MS in 1999. Originally from Ontario, she moved to Pincher Creek in 1997. Trudy has shared her love of horses and nature in a new book entitled Penny the Patient Pinto Pony. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the book, contact Trudy or her husband Wayne at tallymar@jrtwave.com.
The MS Community Advisory Council seeks your input!
We want your examples, stories, and illustrations of the five priorities identified at the MS Stakeholders Forum in October 2008. How as a person with MS, a caregiver, a family member, health care professional, a representative of an organization that works with individuals with MS and their families have you been impacted by these issues?
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Husky Community Rebate Program
The Husky Community Rebate Program is an easy way for the MS Society to raise funds by purchasing gas! Husky sends a rebate to the MS Society of 2% of the purchases cardholders make at Husky or Mohawk stations or Husky House Restaurants.
If you would like your own Husky Community Rebate Card, please contact Jill Opalka by email or by phone at 780-463-1190.
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