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ALS United Mid-Atlantic is committed to assisting ALS families in all areas of their care needs. That includes navigating the often-complicated questions surrounding insurance and Medicare. In 2022, Congress passed…
Philadelphia, PA, continues to lead the nation in ALS research. In 2024, ALS United Mid-Atlantic approved funding for an important study at Temple University to better understand how neuroinflammation contributes…
Biosamples are important to ALS research. Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, has maintained a longitudinal clinical database since 2006. This database previously included a formal biosample program. With support from…
The Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center in Philadelphia, PA, is a nationally recognized leader in ALS research and care. In 2024, ALS United Mid-Atlantic committed to funding two significant projects at…
Since the mid-1990s, ALS United Mid-Atlantic has proudly supported the ALS care and research programs led by Dr. Zachary Simmons at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. The nationally recognized…
REGISTER TODAY ONE MONTH Until the 2024 Annual Celebration Honoring the Philadelphia Phillies Thanks to the Phillies’ unwavering support, ALS United Mid-Atlantic has worked tirelessly to ensure that every person…
Lori Scalleat had heard about ALS from afar and then, in October 2022, ALS hit close to her heart. She was sitting on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland, with…
ALS advocates show their power by sharing their personal stories with lawmakers to encourage them to improve the quality of life for those impacted by ALS. These advocacy efforts have…
SAVE THE DATE:Two Months Until the 2024 Annual Celebration Honoring the Philadelphia Phillies Thanks to the Phillies’ unwavering support, ALS United Mid-Atlantic has worked tirelessly to ensure that every person…
ALS families frequently face challenges when visiting offices like the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, PA. Parking is inconvenient, elevators are too small for wheelchairs, hallways are narrow, and caregivers…