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 A
Family Movie Celebration -
November 18, 2006
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| Stress
and the Holidays -
November 16, 2006 |
| It's
All About the Ladies -
November 1, 2006 |
| MS
Treatment: Starting and Staying on Therapy
- September 28, 2006 |
| Update
on Treatment Option for Spasticity in the MS Patient
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September 6, 2006 |
| Women's
MS Lunch League -
August 21, 2006 |
| Complementary
and Alternative Medicine -
August 19, 2006 |
| Hot
Topics in MS - July 26, 2006 |
| Advances
in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
- July 25, 2006 |
| Aqua
Aerobics for the Individual With MS - July
22, 2006 |
| Are
There Any Magic Foods? Eating Well With MS
- July 13, 2006 |
| MS
Women's Lunch League - May 25, 2006 |
| Beat
the Heat - May 18, 2006 |
| Yoga
for Relaxation - May 13, 2006 |
| Sharing
Solutions - A Program for the Patient on Copaxone
- April 24, 2006 |
| Pregnancy
and MS - April 20, 2006 |
| A
Bowling Party! - April 8, 2006 |
| Couples
Retreat - March 4, 2006 |
| Your
Legal Rights in the Workplace - February
25, 2006 |
| Managing
Side Effects and Site Reactions to your Therapies -
January 21, 2006 |
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A
Family Movie Celebration |
Invites
you to:
A THANKSGIVING FAMILY
CELEBRATION - JOIN US AT THE MOVIES!
Saturday, November 18,
2006
Movie begins at 10:00 a.m. - Registration begins
at 9:00 a.m.
Cinema De Lux 20: Stonybrook
2745 South Hurstbourne Parkway,
Louisville, KY 40220, (502)499-6656
An animated full-length feature
film set on the stretching frozen landscape
of Antarctica, a colony of Emperor Penguins
finds their soul mates through heartfelt singing.
When a pair of penguins, named Memphis and Norma
Jean give birth to their son, they are surprised
to learn that he is tone deaf. As a result,
the little penguin, named Mumble, has difficulty
adapting to a society whose mating rituals revolve
around singing. Remarkably, he has been blessed
with unparalleled tap dancing skills, but since
his talent is simply out of place in the community,
he is excised by his peers. He soon discovers
an entirely new group of penguins and tries
to find a place for himself. He falls in love
with the beautiful Gloria, but still struggles
to make use of his unique tap-dancing talent.
Starring Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, Nicole
Kidman, Brittany Murphy and Elijah Wood. |
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Stress
and the Holidays - How Stress can Affect this Joyous
Time |
Lunch
and Learn:
Stress and the Holidays
How stress can affect this joyous time
Thursday, November 16, 2006, 11:30 a.m.—1:00
p.m.
Masterson's Special Event & Conference
Center
Masterson's on Third Street near the University
of Louisville Belknap Campus
1830 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Phone: 502.636.2511
Lunch will be served free of charge
Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Presenter: Janet Pursell, RN, BS, MSCN
Janet Pursell, RN, BS, MSCN, is a graduate of
the University of Kentucky College of Nursing.
She has diverse experience in nursing, having
worked in Obstetrics and Gynecology, diabetes
education, oncology and research. In 1998, Janet
began working with Multiple Sclerosis patients
and their families as a nurse for a large neurology
practice in Louisville. In February 2003, she
joined MS Pathways BETA Nurses and received her
certification as a Certified MS Nurse in June
of 2003. Since becoming a BETA Nurse, Janet has
developed a number of client education programs
designed to educate and empower people living
with MS.
TOPICS
-
Stress can be the basis of numerous health
problems
- Ways
to deal with stress during the holidays
- Keeping
healthy and enjoying the holidays
Sponsored
by by Berlex |
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It's
All About the Ladies |
IT’S
ALL ABOUT THE LADIES – THE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE
ABOUT WOMEN’S ISSUES AND HOW THEY RELATE TO
YOUR MS.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Masterson's Special Event & Conference
Center
Masterson's on Third Street near the University
of Louisville Belknap Campus
1830 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Phone: 502.636.2511
Dinner will be served free of charge
Sorry Guys, this program is only open to women.
Presenters: JASON MECKLER, MD
Dr. Jason Meckler has been a Neurologist with
Louisville Neurology Associates, PSC since
July of 2005. Dr. Meckler is a graduate of
the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
He completed his Residency and Fellowship
at the University of Cincinnati Department
of Neurology and was a Research Assistant
in studies at the Harvard School of Health
and Deaconess Hospital, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
And Special Guest Speaker: DAVID L.
GEARHART, M.D.
Dr. David Gearhart is the President of the
New Ballas OB/GYN, Inc. in Chesterfield, Missouri
and has been employed there from 1975 to present.
Dr. Gearhart is a graduate of the St. Louis
University School of Medicine and completed
his Residency at the St. John’s Mercy Medical
Center. He is a member of the American College
of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been
a Visiting Faculty Member at the St. John’s
Mercy Medical Center since 1975. Dr. Gearhart
has been the Principal Investigator in several
Research Studies and has led multiple seminars
and workshops in various OB/GYN topics.
Sponsored by Berlex |
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MS
Treatment: Starting and Staying on Therapy—Is
This Medicine Working? |
Lunch
and Learn: MS
Treatment: Starting and Staying on Therapy—Is
This Medicine Working?
Thursday, September 28, 2006, 11:30—1:00
p.m
Masterson's Special Event & Conference Center
Masterson's on Third Street near the University
of Louisville Belknap Campus
1830 South Third Street, Louisville, KY
40208, Phone: 502.636.2511
Lunch will be served free of charge– registration
begins at 11:00 a.m.
Presenter: Dr. Patrick Parcells
Dr. Patrick Parcells, MD, is a neurologist
at Hampton Roads Neurology, Inc. in Newport
News, Virginia. He is board certified by
the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry
and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic
Medicine and has served as President for
the Virginia Neurological Society. He has
studied epidemiological research on Multiple
Sclerosis and has participated in research
for Alzheimer’s disease, migraine, epilepsy,
stroke and neurologic (E&M) coding.
TOPICS
- I
don’t feel any better, is this medicine
really working?
- Why
staying compliant IS that important
- If
I quit taking my medicine, what are
the potential repercussions?
- What
new medications are currently being
explored?
Sponsored by Biogen Idec
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| Update
on Treatment Option for Spasticity in the MS
Patient |
Update
on Treatment Options for Spasticity in
the MS Patient
Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
at the Louisville Marriott East
1903 Embassy Square Blvd., Louisville,
Ky
Dinner will be served free of charge–
registration begins at 6:00 p.m.
Presenter: Roy J. Meckler, M.D.
Roy J. Meckler, M.D. is a Neurologist
who has been in private practice for 32
years, most recently with Louisville Neurology
Associates, P.S.C. He is also Clinical
Professor of Neurology, Opthamology, Pediatrics
and Psychiatry at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Meckler received his undergraduate
and medical degree from Case Western Reserve
University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed
his Residency in Neurology at University
Hospitals of Cleveland and was a Major
and Chief of the Neurology Service, U.S.
Ireland Army Hospital at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
He was a Clinical and Research Fellow
in Neuropathology at Massachusetts General
Hospital and a Fellow at Harvard College.
Dr. Meckler is one of the Founders and
a Co-Medical Director of Louisville Comprehensive
Care MS Center, Inc.
Sponsored by by Acorda Therapeutics |
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| Women's
MS Lunch League |
MS
WOMEN’S LUNCH LEAGUE - THINK AND WEAR
PINK!
Join us for an afternoon of useful information,
hope and inspiration.
Monday, August 21, 2006, 11:30 a.m.
– 1:00 p.m. at
Limestone Restaurant, 10001 Forest Green
Blvd., Louisville, KY 40223-5119
Lunch will be served free of charge
– registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Presenter: Lauren Hofstetter,
BA
Lauren Hofstetter, Owner of Sorted Life,
LLC, is a native Louisvillian. She attended
Hanover College in Indiana and earned
a BA in Business Management. She worked
for 5 years in banking and was the office
manager for 3 different firms. Her interests,
jobs and hobbies all had one thing in
common— she loved to organize! In every
office she has worked, she has found
herself reorganizing everything. She
took this passion into her personal
life and started organizing for friends
and her church. She has used her 10
years of experience to start a company
that helps people lead a less cluttered
life.
Objectives
Organization is key. Taking the time
and trouble to organize is less time
consuming than the effort wasted in
trying to find things that are misplaced.
Train yourself to keep important items
in one consistent location.
- Clear
the Clutter: Keep the clutter to
a minimum.
- Label
it, highlight it and be consistent.
- Strategies
and tools can help you maintain
your lifestyle, your relationships,
and your self-esteem.
- Be
positive about the changes in your
life.
Sponsored by Biogen Idec
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| Complementary
and Alternative Medicine |
Complementary
and Alternative Medicine
What You Need To Know To Make An Informed
Decision
Saturday, August 19, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
– 12:00 Noon
At the Hilton Garden Inn, 2735 Crittenden
Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Presenter: Tom Stewart, JD,
PA
Thomas Stewart, J.D., M.S., PA-C has
written and lectured extensively about
complementary and alternative medicine
in MS. He has also developed an interactive
website, www.ms-cam.org, where 30,000
people with MS have registered to
participate in on-line surveys, receive
periodic updates, and participate
in forum discussions. He is co-author
of Dietary Supplements in MS: a Guide
for Healthcare Professionals. He is
currently Director of Programs at
the Rocky Mountain Center, where he
is developing a complementary and
alternative medicine clinic for people
with MS.
To check out the CAM website
at the Rocky Mountain MS Center, click
HERE.
TOPICS
- Describe
the field of complementary and alternative
medicine in general.
- Provide
detail about the most well-substantiated
approaches.
- Discuss
dietary supplements, exercise, and
mind body approaches.
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| Hot
Topics in MS |
Wednesday,
July 26, 2006,
from 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
MS Lunch and Learn: Hot Topics in MS.
With Dr. David H. Mattson, M.D.,
Ph.D and Dr. Roy Meckler, M.D.
At the Louisville Marriott East at
1903 Embassy Square Blvd., Louisville,
Kentucky
Lunch will be served - registration
begins at 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Serono |
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| Advances
in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis |
Tuesday,
July 25, 2006, from 6:30 p.m.— 8:30
p.m.
ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS
With Dr. Vincent Macaluso, M.D.
Neurologist, Flushing Hospital Medical
Center
and Dr. Robert S. Tillett, Jr.,
M.D., MSCS
Neurologist and Co-Medical Director
of Louisville Comprehensive Care MS
Center, Inc.
Discover your options! With some of
the best research on multiple sclerosis
(MS) available today, you need to know
how different treatments stack up. Whether
experienced with MS or newly diagnosed,
this program is for you.
MS medical experts will cover:
- The
pros and cons of treatment options
- Ways
to slow the progression of MS
- Understanding
symptoms of the disease
- Tools
for living well with MS
Complimentary light hors d'oeuvres
will be served - registration begins
at 5:30 p.m.
This program is sponsored by Biogen
Idec and Elan.
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Aqua
Aerobics for the Individual With MS |
Starting
Saturday, July 22, 2006 1:30 p.m. –
2:30 p.m.
At Baptist East/Milestone Fitness Center,
750 Cypress Drive, Louisville, Ky 40207
and every Saturday thereafter for 8
weeks.
Free of charge to those patients with
MS. This class is limited to 25 individuals.
This class will be open to those in
scooters and wheelchairs.
You will need to be able to sustain
your balance in the pool of your own
accord for up to 45 minutes.
Instructor: Dody Carlisle
Dody Carlisle has been teaching water
aerobics for 18 years. She is certified
through the Aquatic Exercise Association,
Hydrofit Passport, Arthritis Foundation,
MS Society, Swimlites Aquafitness and
Prenatal/Postnatal. She teaches approximately
35 classes per week, 4 of which are
targeted to those with MS.
Benefits
Increase in Range of motion and balance
Loss of 60 – 90% of body weight while
in the water, making it easier to exercise
The water temperature (82-84 degrees)
has a natural cooling effect, which
makes for an overall pleasant mental
and physical experience
REQUIREMENTS
Swimsuit or Swim Trunks
We are requesting that you make an 8
week commitment to this course in order
to get the full benefit of Aqua Aerobics.
There will be a $20.00 registration
fee that will need to be sent to our
offices by July 13, 2006, and will be
returned to you at the end of the 8
week course. |
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| Are
There Any Magic Foods? Eating Well With
MS |
Thursday,
July 13, 2006, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at the Louisville Marriott East, 1903
Embassy Square Blvd., Louisville, Kentucky
Lunch will be provided free of charge.
OBJECTIVES
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Are
there any magic foods that help
with MS?
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What
supplements can help? What can hurt?
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What’s
the bottom line for me regarding
my diet?
Presenter DEBORAH ECK, RD,
LD
Deborah Eck is a Registered Dietitian
with the American Dietetic Association
and licensed in the State of Kentucky.
She received her Bachelor of Science
Degree in Dietetics from the University
of Illinois. Ms. Eck has over fifteen
years experience in virtually every
aspect of nutritional care with
a strong working knowledge of disease
management in Multiple Sclerosis.
Several members of her family have
Multiple Sclerosis and she is a
member of the American Dietetic
Association’s listserve, offering
insight to dietitians across the
country on the nutritional management
of Multiple Sclerosis. The Louisville
Comprehensive Care MS Center, Inc.
has contracted Ms. Eck on a part-time
basis to consult with clients on
medical nutrition therapy.
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Pfizer
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MS
Women's Lunch League |
Join
us for an afternoon of inspiration,
hope and laughter with Speaker Dr. Ann
E. Weeks.
Ann E. Weeks, DNS, RN
is a nationally known speaker who gives
her audiences many everyday strategies
to deal with the stresses of life’s
passages. Ann’s ever-present sense of
humor and real life stories always make
her presentations a treat. She is the
author of eleven publications and numerous
short stories.
As a nurse family therapist in private
practice for twenty-nine years, Ann
works with individuals, couples and
families dealing with life’s passages
and stresses. A self-described “recovering
academic” after 30 years in higher education,
Ann is the former Dean, Associate Professor
and Professor Emeritus of Lansing School
of Nursing, Education and Health Sciences
at Bellarmine University. She has had
more than 20 years experience as a legal
expert witness in medical malpractice
cases. Ann is Past President of the
Association for Applied and Therapeutic
Humor and with her husband, Clark, are
the owners of Passages Publishing. This
small press is dedicated to putting
into print the stories that pass on
our experience and heritage.
Thursday, May 25, 2006, 11:30
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at Romano's Macaroni Grill
401 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Louisville,
KY 40222, Phone: 502-423-9220
Lunch will be provided free of charge.
Sponsored by Biogen Idec |
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Beat
the Heat |
Summer
is quickly approaching and so are those
90 degree temperatures. Many individuals
with MS suffer from heat sensitivity.
Janet Pursell, R.N., B.S.N.,
M.S.C.N will review all of
the cooling devices available and advice
on keeping your core body temperature
down so that you can enjoy these hot
months.
Thursday, May 18, 2006, 6:30
p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Louisville Marriott
East
Dinner will be provided free of charge.
Sponsored by Berlex |
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Yoga for Relaxation |
To
keep the excitement about exercise going
after the T'ai Chi course, we are initiating
an 8 week yoga class!
Let go of the stresses and strains of
your week with gentle postures and relaxation.
We apologize in advance that this class
will not be open to those in scooters
and wheelchairs. You will need to be
able to walk into the studio and sit
on the floor to participate.
We are requesting that you make an 8
week commitment to this course in order
to get the full benefit of Yoga. There
will be a $20.00 registration fee that
will need to be sent to our offices
by May 5, 2006 and will be returned
to you at the end of the 8 week course.
Starts Saturday, May 13, 2006
from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. at Yoga
East at Holiday Manor
2226 Holiday Manor Center (The Walk),
Louisville, KY 40222, Phone 502-425-5415
email: info@yogaeast.org |
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Sharing
Solutions - A Program for the Patient on Copaxone |
A
fresh perspective for those patients
who are on Copaxone and living with
MS.
Meet others in the Louisville area that
have chosen a daily therapy of Copaxone
to manage their MS. Share real live
experiences, resources, and advice with
other people affected by MS.
Learn from a therapy injection specialist
on ways to minimize injection site reactions.
Hear from extraordinary people in your
community living well with MS.
Listen to Dr. Jason Meckler explain
the importance of a daily therapy.
Learn more about the support groups
and services in the Louisville area,
including the programs offered by the
Louisville Comprehensive Care MS Center.
Monday, April 24, 2006, 6:30
p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Louisville Marriott
East
BISTRO 19
Dinner will be provided free of charge.
Sponsored by Teva Neuroscience |
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Pregnancy
and MS |
There
are many mysteries that surround the
disease of MS. Let Dr. Jason
Meckler, Neurologist, and Dr. David
Gearhart, OB/GYN, shed some
light on the implications of pregnancy
when you have Multiple Sclerosis.
A few of the topics that will be discussed
are remission during pregnancy, relapse
after pregnancy, medications that can
and cannot be taken, the genetics of
MS, common side effects of the MS pregnancy,
delivery and breast feeding.
Thursday, April 20, 2006, 6:30
p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Louisville Marriott
East
Dinner will be provided free of charge.
Sonsored by Berlex |
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A Bowling
Party! |
A
Bowling Party for families who are affected
by MS. Why, you ask?
JUST
FOR FUN!
There can be up to 6 people to a lane
- children must be 5 years old to bowl.
Lunch will be provided by Papa John's
- pizza, bowling lanes and rental bowling
shoes are being provided free of charge.
Saturday, April 8, 2006, 1:00 - 3:00
p.m. at Ten Pin Lanes in St. Matthews
200 Ten Pin Lane, Louisville, Kentucky
40207, (502) 896-1727
Sponsored by Serono |
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Couples
Retreat |
This
two day program at the Louisville Marriott
East for 24 couples offers couples tools
to: Approach MS as a team,
Discover a sense of power over your
MS, Enhance your interpersonal Communication
and Renewed commitment in your relationship.
Presented by Len and Cheryl Chatman.
The Chatmans have been married 20 years
and have a personal connection to Multiple
Sclerosis. Cheryl was diagnosed with
the relapsing-remitting form of the
disease in 1990. Her husband Len, a
marriage enrichment specialist, takes
an active role in helping his wife manage
Ms and has developed a passion for reaching
out to carepartners. Together the couple's
main goal is to inspire others to see
MS as an obstacle that can be overcome.
Saturday, March 4, 2006, 6:00
p.m. to Sunday March 5, 2006 at 3:00
p.m.
at the Louisville Marriott East
Lodging and meals will be free of charge.
Sponsored by Teva Neuroscience. |
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Your
Legal Rights in the Workplace |
What,
when and how should your approach your
chronic disease with your employer and
your co-workers. Attorneys from the
area will give a presentation on your
rights and answer your questions.
Saturday, February 25, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
- 12:00 Noon at the Louisville Marriott
East
A continental breakfast will be served
Sponsored by the Louisville Bar Association
and Teva Neuroscience. |
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| Managing
Side Effects and Site Reactions to your Therapies |
The
four main therapies for MS are injections.
These injections can often be painful
and problematic. Learn Injection techniques,
how to manage site reactions and symptom
management. An MS certified nurse will
be on hand to answer your questions.
Saturday, January 21, 2006,
10:00 - 12:00 noon at Louisville Marriott
East
Continental Breakfast will be provided.
Sponsored by Pfizer and Serono |
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