Multiple Sclerosis and Veterans (MS & Vets)
Multiple Sclerosis and Veterans (MS & Vets)
Veterans Health Administration
Nearly 1 million people in the United States are living with MS. This is more than double the original estimate from a few years ago and means answers for MS are now twice as important. The VA’s Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence (MSCoE) are dedicated to furthering the understanding of MS, its impact on Veterans, and effective treatments to help manage the disease and its symptoms. MS & Vets is a new podcast series from MSCoE and the VA’s Employee Education System that discusses important issues related to the health and quality of life for Veterans with MS. During every episode you’ll hear subject matter experts weigh in on MS issues and also talk about services the VA provides because every Veteran’s health really does matter.
Telehealth for Veterans with MS: Getting the Most out of Your Virtual Visit
The VA is leading the way in telehealth innovation to make sure Veterans can access care when and where they need it. From your home, the clinic, or the hospital, VA telehealth technologies make it easier for you to connect with your VA care team. Join Dr. Elizabeth Silbermann, MS specialist and Neurology Virtual Visit Champion at the VA HCS in Portland, OR, to learn about telehealth for MS care, how to optimize a telehealth visit and whether it might be a good option for your MS care.
Jul 12, 2021
20 min
Vaccines and MS: What You Need to Know
Vaccines have been the focus of the news lately. Many questions come up when discussing the importance of vaccines for maintaining our health. Currently, there are vaccines available to protect children and adults against at least 17 serious diseases. Today, Dr. Kathy Tortorice, National Program Manager for VA’s Pharmacy Benefits Management, discusses what vaccines are, who needs them and some common questions and concerns people have about vaccines.
Jun 14, 2021
18 min