Author: The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA

In an effort to raise awareness about myasthenia gravis and other rare diseases, MGA is proud to be sponsoring a clinical education conference for healthcare professionals as well as the general public.

This year’s conference is entitled “Clinical Conversations for Patients and Families with Progressive Neurologic Conditions” and will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at CCAC Boyce Campus (595 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA 15146).

The conference will feature a number of wonderful speakers focusing on the importance of having meaningful conversations between patients, their families, and the healthcare professionals that support and care for them.

The conference is free and open to the public.   RN and Social Work CEUs will be provided.  Sandwiches and snacks will be served. Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.

Although the conference is free, registration is required.  To register or for more information, please contact the MGA Office at 412-566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org.

The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is an annual fundraising event to help participating organizations raise money and public awareness for their missions.  The Myasthenia Gravis Association is excited to be participating again this year, and we hope you will join us to make it a success!

This year the walk will take place at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, May 13th at 9 a.m.

Here’s how you can support MGA at the Walk!  Access the MGA page

http://hcf.convio.net/mga2023

Register and donate to walk with us!  When you register as a walker, raise or donate $30 or more, and attend the walk, you will receive a limited-edition Walk t-shirt.

Not able to make it to the Walk that day?  Make a donation to show your support!

Recruit your friends and family to support and/or join you. Create a team and ask your network to make a donation to MGA on your behalf.

The Walk website will walk you through the process of creating a team or sending emails through the system when you register.

You can also send a check to MGA, 505 Jackson Drive, Apollo, PA 15613. Be sure to note that your donation is for the Highmark Walk.

Contact the MGA Office with questions, at (412) 566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org.

Karen Timko from Julian Gray Associates will discuss “Elder Care Planning when Diagnosed with a Chronic Neurologic Condition”.

The program is free, but registration is required.  Register at 412-566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org.

To purchase tickets visit www.slapsticksproductions.com or contact the MGA office at (412) 566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org.