United in Care

Learn how ALS United Mid-Atlantic provides compassionate care and support to patients and families. From personalized care programs to resources for caregivers, these stories highlight the impact of our services on the ALS community.

Free Preventive Dental Care Provided by HACC Dental Hygiene Students

March 27, 2026 Comments Off on Free Preventive Dental Care Provided by HACC Dental Hygiene Students

On Friday, March 20th, students from the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) Dental Hygiene Program provided free preventive dental cleanings and oral care education at the Select Medical Building Dental…

Providing Care Where It Matters Most: At Home

February 27, 2026 Comments Off on Providing Care Where It Matters Most: At Home

At ALS United Mid-Atlantic, we believe that every individual impacted by ALS deserves compassionate, coordinated support — especially in their own home. Our In-Home Care Program and related support initiatives…

Celebrating Social Work Month: Honoring the Heart of Our Care

February 24, 2026 Comments Off on Celebrating Social Work Month: Honoring the Heart of Our Care

March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the compassionate professionals who stand beside people living with ALS and their families through life’s most challenging moments. Social…

Celebrating 20 Years of ALS Care Excellence at Geisinger Danville

December 17, 2025 Comments Off on Celebrating 20 Years of ALS Care Excellence at Geisinger Danville

In December, Geisinger Danville’s ALS multidisciplinary clinic marked a remarkable milestone: 20 years of providing comprehensive, compassionate care to people living with ALS and their families. ALS United Mid-Atlantic has…

When Caring Becomes Love’s Greatest Expression

November 25, 2025 Comments Off on When Caring Becomes Love’s Greatest Expression

During National Family Caregivers Month, ALS United Mid-Atlantic is proud to highlight the everyday heroes who provide care, comfort, and compassion to their loved ones. Each story reminds us that…

Real People Providing Real Help

August 25, 2025 Comments Off on Real People Providing Real Help

The importance of human interactions during the rise of AI Since 1977, ALS United Mid-Atlantic has made direct, personal care for people with ALS a top priority. Our organization was…

ALS United Mid-Atlantic Advocates for Insurance Coverage of ALS Treatments

January 14, 2025 Comments Off on ALS United Mid-Atlantic Advocates for Insurance Coverage of ALS Treatments

2025 began with news of more challenges for insuring and accessing ALS treatments. Endpoints News reported on January 2, 2025, that Blue Cross Blue Shield providing services to parts of…

Empowering ALS Patients Through Technology

October 29, 2024 Comments Off on Empowering ALS Patients Through Technology

Participating in research empowers ALS patients. Marc Schefsky demonstrated that when he signed up for a new study about Brain Computer Interface (BCI) at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center…

ALS United Mid-Atlantic Care Team Continues to Excel

April 16, 2024 Comments Off on ALS United Mid-Atlantic Care Team Continues to Excel

For over 25 years, Alisa Brownlee has proven to be a shining example of the mission of ALS United Mid-Atlantic. She has made it her own mission to empower people…

March is Social Work Month

March 15, 2024 Comments Off on March is Social Work Month

March is Social Work Month. To learn more about our valuable social work team, follow our videos on our TikTok channel and on Instagram Reels.       ALS United…