What We Do

Serve myasthenia gravis patients with care and hope

Conquer MG supports, informs, advocates, and funds research. Our goal is to provide programs and services that have a positive, direct impact on MG patients and their families.

Patient Services

  • A toll-free telephone line (800.888.6208, Mon-Fri, 8a.m. to 5p.m.) with caring staff for information and referral
  • Free brochures specific to MG type and treatment
  • Multiple support groups, serving Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa
  • Up-to-date information about Conquer MG happenings, research and quality of life issues in our print and online newsletters
  • A Patient Assistance Program for MG patients in financial need in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
  • Meeting presentations posted on our YouTube channel
  • Coordination of Medical Advisory Board physician consultations with patients’ physicians

Public Awareness

  • YouTube channel with informational videos; search using “Conquer Myasthenia Gravis”
  • Calendar listings of upcoming support group and educational meetings
  • Periodic articles in local papers

Medical Support

  • Guidance from our Medical Advisory Board physicians specializing in MG
  • Direct funding of medical research– Conquer MG focuses on support for pilot projects through its annual grant funding program.
  • Patient information for physicians’ offices
  • Physician information packets relating to MG

Information on this page updated March 2019.