GHSU MS Center Patient Services and Research

The Augusta Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center offers a variety of services to address the needs of people living with MS, including rehabilitation, medical care, support groups, and opportunity to participate in research studies.

Rehabilitation

• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Physical Terapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Drug Therapy
• Physical Medicine
• Care Coordinator
• Education
• Wheelchair Seating Clinics

Interdisciplinary Clinics

• Offers all combinations of medical care and rehabilitation
• Case management

Medical Care

• Diagnosis
• Second opinions
• Hospital Care
• Outpatient Care
• Drug Therapy
• Pain Management
• Referrals to Medical Specialties, including Ophthamology, Urology, OB/GYN
• Psychology Services
• Nutrition Counseling
• Care Coordination
• Spacicity Management
• Education

Support

• Support Groups
• Assistive Technology & Devices
• Housing Options
• Assisted Living Options
• Education
• Counseling

Research Program
The Center’s Research Program is participating in several studies that will help provide immediate and long-term help for the patients and research in MS. Participation in a study can be an excellent way for patients to help cover costs of care and further the progress of research to develop safe and effective treatments and hopefully one day find a cure for multiple sclerosis.

For information on ongoing studies or to be placed on a list of interested persons, please contact the Augusta MS Center at 706-721-1411.