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UConn Health MS Community
The UConn MS Center is proud to be an involved member of the MS community. We offer resources for our patients, their families and their caregivers to help them cope with an MS diagnosis.
MS Patient Symposium & Education Series
The MS Center hosts community education events periodically. The events are free and feature speakers from UConn Health and other MS organizations.
Walk MS
UConn Health is a proud sponsor of Walk MS. Walk MS brings people together to raise funds that are funneled into support programs for people with MS and research to find new and better ways to treat MS.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Please join us for our monthly MS Support Group. This group is open to anyone with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. You may attend in person or virtually. Light snacks will be provided and parking will be validated.
Last Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd Floor East Conference Room S3301
135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT
Contact Laura for more information or to register.
Known Risk Factors of MS
No one knows the cause of MS, but there have been some risk factors associated with an increased chance of having it. The following groups are at greater odds to receive an MS diagnosis:
- Women
- People with obesity
- People who live in a colder climate
- Caucasians
- African American women
- African American men over 50
- People with a family history of MS
- People who have been diagnosed with another immune disorder
- Smokers
Online Resources
Below you will find a list of carefully chosen websites to assist you in learning more about MS, available treatments, and resources for patients and families.