La Plata County MS Community Forum

The Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center is a patient- and family-centered nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated wellness approach to MS and related diseases, life-changing support services, and cutting-edge research.es, and cutting-edge research.

Rocky Mountain MS Center

Join us on Saturday, May 20 for our La Plata County MS Community Forum

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durango

MS Center Rural Engagement Program Events

The Rocky Mountain MS Center Rural Engagement Program hosts Community Forums, Education programs, Exercise sessions, and Social events in communities throughout Colorado. Look for an upcoming Forum near you!

<h1>Join us on Saturday, May 20th!</h1><p>We’re excited to bring our team of MS specialists to this La Plata County Community Forum, where they’ll discuss the latest in MS research and advances in the field, as well as how to maximize the lifelong brain health of those living with MS.</p><p>Our neurologist, licensed clinical social worker, health &amp; well-being coach, and physical therapist will provide formal presentations and create space for an open dialogue to ask questions.  Alongside these sessions, you’ll also have social time to connect with others living with MS in your community. All guests will receive a catered breakfast and lunch, alongside a complimentary assistive devices gift bag!</p><p>Beyond the opportunities provided by the forum, attending our event will also link you to our free direct support services, giving you access to our online counseling sessions, virtual exercise classes, and health and well-being coaching. </p><h2></h2>

<h2>Live Learning Events</h2><p>The Community Forum will include the following presentations and open discussion sessions with a neurologist, a social worker, and educators from the Rocky Mountain MS Center:</p><h3>MS Today</h3><p>This session will provide a space for participants to introduce themselves and learn how what we know about MS has changed over time. This session will be presented by LCSW Elissa Berlinger and Kelsey Morrow, the RMMSC education manager and certified health and well-being coach.</p><h3>Living Well with MS Sessions</h3><p>These presentations on wellness and lifestyle choices to help people living with MS maximize their quality of life will be led by both MS-specialty physical therapist, Michele Harrison, and Elissa Berlinger, LCSW.</p><h3>Conversations on MS</h3><p>Conversations on MS is an audience-directed discussion with the RMMSC’s MS-specialty neurologist and chief medical director, Dr. John Corboy. This session will include a short presentation on research updates followed by a Q&A. This will be a unique opportunity to ask questions that there might not be time for during a regular clinic visit with your neurologist. </p>

<h2>Event Information</h2><p>We are excited to host this community forum in the main ballroom of the <strong>Durango DoubleTree Hotel</strong>, located at 501 Camino Del Rio. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m., and our program will conclude at 2:30 p.m. </p>

<h2>More Information</h2><p>If you are interested in attending this event and would like further details, please email Sophie, our community outreach manager, at sophie@mscenter.org, or call her at 303-788-4030 ext. 107.</p><p><em>This program was made possible by a grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation.</em></p>

<h2><em>Covid-19 Information</em></h2><p>We strongly encourage all attendees to be vaccinated and boosted with the COVID-19 vaccine. While masks aren’t currently required, they are optional, and we encourage you to wear masks if it makes you more comfortable. We will update as necessary if local COVID-19 conditions change.</p><p></p>

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