Faces of ALS: National Nurses Week
“I help fight ALS because I was blessed with the opportunity to do so. I have never worked with such a devastating disease and yet a patient population that is so amazingly selfless and courageous. I consider it an honor …
Faces of ALS: “Everyone deserves a voice…”
Tuesday, April 16 was World Voice Day, a day to talk about the importance of healthy and effective communication. It’s estimated that approximately 75% of all people diagnosed with ALS will need some form of communication assistance. Communication devices are …
Faces of ALS: “They’re like a second family…”
On Saturday, March 9, we honored Mindy Evans-Williams with the Hope Through Caring Award at our annual Hope Through Caring Gala. Mindy has been living with ALS for over two decades, supported by the Foundation every step of the way. …
Faces of ALS: What Comprehensive Care Means to Us
During a typical visit to the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, people living with ALS meet with several members of their care team. From neurologists and genetic counselors to occupational therapists and dieticians, our clinicians at the Lois …
