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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…

Answering Your ALS Questions with Sue Walsh, RN, MSN, ACNS-BC

December 1, 2023 Comments Off on Answering Your ALS Questions with Sue Walsh, RN, MSN, ACNS-BC

Each month, a member of the Chapter’s experienced care team answers questions about ALS and their role in supporting ALS families.   How has your work as a nurse evolved…

Answering Your ALS Questions with Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CLIPP, CAPS, WSP

November 1, 2023 Comments Off on Answering Your ALS Questions with Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CLIPP, CAPS, WSP

Each month, a member of our experienced care team answers questions about ALS and their role in supporting ALS families.     What are the most significant advances that you…

Answering Your ALS Questions with Jessie Meier, MSW, LSW

September 29, 2023 Comments Off on Answering Your ALS Questions with Jessie Meier, MSW, LSW

Each month, a member of our experienced care team answers three questions about ALS and their role in supporting ALS families.     You started a podcast with Lenny Rafalko…