News & Notes

On August 6, the United Way Lee County, opened its 19th “United Way House in Cape Coral. It is located at 1105 Cultural Park Blvd (near City Hall). Each house hosts several agencies that provide local social services. The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida...

Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. The time to prepare is now. Special Needs Shelters are accepting registration. Below are some resources for preparing. Charlotte County Special Needs Program and Shelter Information Collier County Special Needs...

Stephanie Gomez from Stabilized Steps was one of our expert panelists. On February 7, 2019, the MS Center of SWFl hosted a technology seminar for families dealing with multiple sclerosis. Our panel of experts included representatives from: Stabilized Steps -...

The MS Amigos is a bilingual support group for MS patients & their care partners or loved ones. The meeting are held on the last Monday of each month from 6pm until 8pm. For more information contact our group facilitators at ricardo.coastie@gmail.com. Lehigh...

The MS Center Challenge Day was a successful fundraising event with over 200 people attending the inaugural event at Koreshan State Park in Estero. There were many fun activities including a competitive race, children’s activities, great music, and delicious food....

It's officially hurricane season, and it's time to make arrangements with emergency management. Flooding and storms can make staying at home impossible. If you need a shelter with accommodations for special needs, you need to sign up ahead of time. Click...

Many people with multiple sclerosis are heat sensitive. MS research has proven that heat and humidity often aggravate common MS symptoms. MS research has also proven that cooling the body can help lessen the negative effects of heat and humidity on a person with MS. A...

This 4-week course, held at the MS Center, begins Friday, April 27 and runs from 10 am to Noon. Mindfulness for Life is a holistic program based on the nationally and internationally recognized stress reduction program presented by Mary Robinson. This program will...

January 10, 2018 from 12 to 1:30.  Dee is Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and an IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine).  She works closely with clients to identify and remedy the underlying causes of...