Posts Tagged: myasthenia

Webcast: Wellness Now – May 22 – 2pm

How to own your health in a COVID-19 world Friday, May 22, 2020 2pm to 2:45pm Speakers Julie Rowin, MD Maria D. Zepeda, NBC-HwC* *National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach Can wellness be a priority when gyms and public spaces are closed, kids are bouncing off the walls, and loneliness is built into every… Read more »

8 Ways to Optimize Immune Health Naturally

nutrition and MG

By Julie Rowin, MD Dr. Rowin is board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and Integrative Medicine.  She is a member of Conquer MG’s Medical Advisory Board. This article is reprinted with her permission from her website. Click here to see other self-care blog posts.     When my patients ask me what they can do to… Read more »

Oct 27 Seminar – Clinical Trials and MG

  Sunday, October 27, 2019 FALL PATIENT SEMINAR “Myasthenia Gravis and Clinical Trials”  Rabia Malik, MD, Rush University Medical Center Angela Pontius, Ra Pharmaceuticals Palos Hospital Auditorium 12251 S. 80th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL Parking: Visitor Garage 2, Opposite Main Entrance (Click here)          “Prednisone has too many side effects. My MG… Read more »

Apr 28: IVIg, PLEX, New Therapies- Spring Seminar

Spring Patient Seminar Speakers:  Ryan Jacobson, MD, Neurologist Brittany Nord, Account Manager, Terumo BCT Sunday, April 28, 2019 Elmhurst Memorial Hospital 155 E Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, Illinois GREEN Parking Lot, EAST entrance Lower Level Conference Center – Oak Room Thanks to our sponsor! The Topic IVIg and plasmapheresis (also called plasma exchange or “PLEX”) are… Read more »

June 2: Viking 5K Fun Run/Walk to Conquer MG

SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 REGISTRATION OPENS 7:15AM DANADA FOREST PRESERVE, WHEATON, ILLINOIS Be a Viking and help Conquer Myasthenia Gravis! Bring your warrior helmets and horns, and join us for this year’s Viking 5K Fun Run/Walk. Give hope to those struggling with this rare autoimmune disease “MG.”  HIGHLIGHTS NEW location: scenic Danada Forest Preserve, Wheaton,… Read more »