Our Vision
A world free of MS
Our Mission
We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalMSsociety.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or 1-800-344-4867.
NeuroVoices: Nancy Sicotte, MD, on Changes to the Understanding, Education of Multiple Sclerosis
March 1st 2023The chair of the Department of Neurology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center provided perspective on National MS Education and Awareness Month, and the changes to MS education in recent years.
Understanding the National MS Society's New Mental Health Guidance: Dawn Edhe, PhD
January 27th 2023The psychologist and professor in the department of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Washington talked about the benefits of a new initiative from the National MS Society focusing on mental health. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The Effect of Aging in Multiple Sclerosis and the Model of Care: Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD, FRCPC
December 13th 2022The professor of medicine at the University of Manitoba discussed the need to change how multiple sclerosis is characterized, and how aging contributes to increased disease progression. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The Inflation Reduction Act Leads Towards Increased Advocacy for MS: Bari Talente, JD
November 21st 2022The executive vice principal of advocacy and healthcare access at the National MS Society spoke about the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and how clinicians may use health navigator services to advocate for their patients with MS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]