Welcome to the
Alaska Multiple Sclerosis Center Website!
We are the “what’s next” when the doctor says you have MS…..
We hope you’ll remember us in
your online giving when you apply for your Alaska PFD this year.
Please let us know you have picked us for your gift (un-check the box) so we can thank you!
In Alaska, a state with a high prevalence of individuals with MS, there was not one entity that met the needs of the MS patient~ from information regarding medication choices, to exercise, diet and counseling therapies, or medical referrals, lifestyle changes , or just a place to gather with other individuals to talk. We are Alaskans with MS whose goal is to establish such a community environment, to build a place that meets the needs of the Alaskan MS community by providing educational resources, support and regular programs aimed at improving one’s quality of life. By providing services above and beyond the direct medical needs of an individual, we aim to compliment the efforts of the Alaska Medical Community and work in conjunction with the Greater Northwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to provide the best resources available for each individual.Through the generosity of the Providence Foundation and with the help of private donations and grants we are able to provide a warm gathering place for local support groups, offer low cost therapeutic horseback riding, yoga and art programs, hold informational events, provide care referrals, medication information and access to our Healthy Living Program as well as a friendly ear when needed.
In partnership with the YMCA, we sponsor a free MS Aquatic Therapy Program in Anchorage and thanks to a generous grant from the Mat-Su Wellness Foundation we are able to offer adaptive yoga and complimentary ,introductory memberships to the community pools in Wasilla and Palmer.
In the Resources section of this website, you will find links to information on Multiple Sclerosis treatment, research, community support groups, and many other resources.
Play it Cool
Beginning February 1st and continuing through June 1st, the MSF will accept applications for the Cooling Program. Through this program, the Foundation provides cooling accessories to those who need them most when rising temperatures threaten to stir up MS symptoms. For more information and to submit an application go to www.msfocus.org. Applications will be available in the winter issue of the MSFocus.
Cruise the Caribbean with the MS Foundation this fall – Sept. 10-17th, 2011:for more info visit theier website at www.msfocus.org
The News & Announcements will give you up-to-date MS related events throughout the state, sponsored by the AMSC as well as other organizations.
the YMCA, ACCESS Alaska, the Mat-Su Health Foundation and the Providence Alaska Foundation for their ongoing support of the center, and the Rasmuson Foundation and all the individuals who donate thru the PICK.CLICK.GIVE. Program. You truly help make Alaska a great place to live!!
Special thanks to
Doyon Drilling
and Homestyle Catering
for their very generous support this Holiday Season.

