Programs

New ALS Research and Moonshot Era

April 4, 2024 Comments Off on New ALS Research and Moonshot Era

A trailblazer in the field of ALS research and therapy development, Richard Smith, MD, director of the Center for Neurologic Study, and a member of the ALS Network’s scientific review…

ALS Network – 2023 Care Services Survey Outcomes

January 4, 2024 Comments Off on ALS Network – 2023 Care Services Survey Outcomes

In September 2023, ALS Golden West distributed a survey to all clients we serve – people living with ALS, their loved ones and their professional caregivers. The goal was to…

Honoring the Legacy of Stephen Hawking: Reading for the Stars to Help Fight ALS

January 7, 2023 Comments Off on Honoring the Legacy of Stephen Hawking: Reading for the Stars to Help Fight ALS

Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned British scientist, professor, and author, is regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history. From the Big Bang to black holes, his work on…

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15—Understanding Your Options

October 11, 2022 Comments Off on Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15—Understanding Your Options

Medicare open enrollment begins this Saturday, the period when individuals may add, drop, or make changes to their health insurance coverage, with selections remaining in effect for the next full…

A Message From Leonard “Leo” Snyder, Veteran and Person Living with ALS

July 22, 2022 Comments Off on A Message From Leonard “Leo” Snyder, Veteran and Person Living with ALS

I was born in Alabama in 1947 and moved to Illinois at the age of 16. After graduating high school in 1965, I enlisted in the US Navy where I…

ALS 101 – Educational Video Series

March 6, 2020 Comments Off on ALS 101 – Educational Video Series

The ALS Association Golden West Chapter is proud to introduce a new educational series, entitled ALS 101 that is intended to serve as a comprehensive overview about the disease. Our…