The mission of The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, is to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

Health , Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases , Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines

We provide the following for people with ALS and their families through our Lea R. Powell Patient Services Program: ? Resource Groups that meet monthly ? Educational In-Service Programs for health care professionals ? Home Visits ? Wheelchair-accessible van transportation to take patients to clinic appointments ? The ALS Association Certified Center at the Penn Comprehensive Neuroscience Center at Pennsylvania Hospital ? The ALS Association Certified Center at The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ? The ALS Association Center at Geisinger Medical Center ? The ALS Association Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital ? Marjorie Shimer Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program ? Scott A. Mackler, M.D., Ph.D. Assistive Technology Program ? Cox Family Fund for Accessibility ? Howard I. Abrams In-Home Care Program ? Respite Care Program ? Visiting Volunteer Program ? Educational and Recreational Programs for patients and their families