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Associations
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs. These include support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS over time.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America's mission is to enrich the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. Our wide array of programs and services bring ongoing support and direct services to people with MS and their families throughout the country. MSAA also serves to promote greater understanding of multiple sclerosis and the diverse needs and challenges of people with MS.
The Heuga Center
The Heuga Center offers programs and information to help improve the quality of life for people with MS and their families.
Care Facilities
The Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis
Gimbel Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center
http://www.msccc.org/
Affiliated with Holy Name Hospital, this center is the only not-for-profit facility licensed by the State of New Jersey for comprehensive treatment of MS.
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
Highly reputable organization, whose primary expertise lies in providing "cooperative medicine"; teams of experts combine their skills and experience to help solve people's medical problems.
The University of Maryland MS Center
http://www.umm.edu/neurosciences/sclerosis.html
The Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis is among the world’s leaders in the evaluation of new treatments for multiple sclerosis. It offers intensive rehabilitation services to help patients maintain active roles in their families and communities.
MS Cowboy
Updated weekly, MS Cowboy is a comprehensive, searchable website of all the latest information published on multiple sclerosis.
WebMD
Trustworthy, timely and reliable, WebMD is a leading provider or online information, educational services, and communities for physicians and consumers.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Charged with protecting the safety and health of all people, the CDC provides extensive information on all health topics, including extensive data and statistics.
Department of Health & Human Services
Using the Healthfinder and MEDLINEplus databases, this website is a comprehensive resource for all medical afflictions and healthcare management.
Food and Drug Administration
Ultimate authority on safety and regulations, the FDA provides information on the guidelines that govern food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.
MedlinePlus
Massive database housing comprehensive information about diseases, ailments, and healthcare issues.
National Institutes of Health
Online home of the National Institutes for Health. Houses scientific and health resources, grants and funding information, links to the organizations 27 centers and institutes, and much more.
Veterans Affairs MS Centers of Excellence
The Veterans Health Administration has established 3 MS Centers of Excellence (located in Baltimore, MD, Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA) that serve the healthcare needs of veterans living with MS.
BBC News
Up to the minute news from around the world.
National Public Radio
NPR is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming.
The New York Times
After registration, visitors will have full access to this International newspaper’s website. Use their database to find old archived news articles.
USA Today
The website for the only national newspaper in the United States.
The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/
An international newspaper, with a large focus on the regional political arena. Full access to site upon completion of registration.
The Wall Street Journal Online
A highly reputable, world-renowned financially focused newspaper. Only certain sections on their website are free.
