What is the MGA?
Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune, neuromuscular disease which is
manageable through various treatments, but is not curable.
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Kansas City is a nonprofit, United Way
agency that offers a variety of services to MG patients and their caregivers.
The MGA works with several neurologists in the greater Kansas City area to
provide clinical diagnosis and treatments. We also provide education and
advocacy, patient support group meetings, and a quarterly newsletter.
Our programs and clinical support are sustained through fundraisers and
membership drives and with the help of our volunteers. You can view our
organizational profile and make a secure credit card donation Here.
View our video to find out more!
manageable through various treatments, but is not curable.
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Kansas City is a nonprofit, United Way
agency that offers a variety of services to MG patients and their caregivers.
The MGA works with several neurologists in the greater Kansas City area to
provide clinical diagnosis and treatments. We also provide education and
advocacy, patient support group meetings, and a quarterly newsletter.
Our programs and clinical support are sustained through fundraisers and
membership drives and with the help of our volunteers. You can view our
organizational profile and make a secure credit card donation Here.
View our video to find out more!
Click here to see pictures of recent events! ~ Download Booklets on Preparing for Travel and Emergencies with MG We are making the 32-page booklets prepared for our June Kansas City Support Group available for download here, or by e-mail or regular mail if you contact us. Just click on the names of the booklets to open them in pdf format: Preparing for Travel with MG Preparing for Emergencies with MG ~ Listen To or Read Presentations from the MGFA Annual Meeting Click Here to listen to or read presentations on Maturing with MG, Strategies for Dealing with Fatigue, and More! ~ Generic Cellcept Now Available Did you know that Cellcept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) is now available as a generic pill? The Medical/Scientific Advisory Board of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America believes these to be the equivalent of the brand name, but urges patients to check with your doctor before switching to a generic. ~ Did you know? There are several very easy ways to help us raise money - just by doing your normal searching, shopping, and eBay selling on the internet! Check out our links page for more information! ~ The MGA now has a Page on Facebook! If you have Facebook and would like to join, either use this Link or do a search for "Myasthenia Gravis Association" and look at "Pages" under the search results. Click on "Become a Fan", and you will be able to view and write posts, post pictures, links, etc. Anyone is welcome to join - invite your friends too! (Our page will be able to be much more interactive than the group that was created earlier this year, and will increase our exposure as it will show up in your newsfeed as well!) ~ Next Kansas City Support Group Meeting Saturday, August 22nd 1 to 3 p.m. St. Joseph Medical Center Community Center 1000 Carondelet Dr. Kansas City, MO (Just off I-435 between State Line & Wornall. Drive past the emergency room entrance to get to the Community Center's parking lot. Click Here for a Map) Topic: “Speech & Swallowing Issues with MG" Please RSVP by August 18th to help us give an accurate count for refreshments (816) 256-4100 or mgakc@sbcglobal.net **Click here to check out the Support Group Meeting information for North Kansas City, St. Joseph, Springfield, Lawrence, Hays, & Wichita** ~ Save the Date! (More information coming soon) 18th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction Saturday, September 26th KC Airline History Museum - 49th Annual Meeting Saturday, November 14th Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gil Wolfe Professor of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School ~ New Professional Manual from the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Visit www.myasthenia.org or call (800) 541-5454 to order or download for free. This manual is provided for only the cost of shipping. It is an excellent resource for all of your health care providers - talk to your physicians and encourage them to request a copy, or request a copy yourself! |
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