The Center for Multiple Sclerosis
For patients with known or suspected multiple sclerosis
Diagnosis and second opinions, medical management and symptomatic treatment of MS, nursing services and physical, occupational and speech therapy. For a complete list of services, please see the list to the left.
To find out how to access the MS Center, call 508-422-2697.
508-422-2697
At the Center for MS at Milford Regional, we believe that knowledge is the key to learning to successfully live with MS. Therefore, we designed the services at the Center for MS to meet each patient’s specific needs, with an emphasis on compassion and education.
Once a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis has been made, patient education will begin. At the Center for MS, a customized program will be implemented from among the following disciplines in order to manage your overall healthcare.
- Diagnosis & second opinions
- Ongoing medical management & symptomatic treatment
- Diagnostic imaging, radiology and EEG/EMG
- Comprehensive laboratory
- MS nursing services
- Physical, occupational & speech therapy
- Bowel & bladder training
- Pain management
- Botox treatments
- Infusion services
- Referrals made to anesthesia, ophthalmology, orthopedics & urology
- Social services
- An MS support group
- Nutrition counseling
- Home health services
- Patient & family education, including a resource library
The Center for Mulitple Sclerosis has helped Hopedale resident Julia Manning better manage her disease, allowing her to concentrate her energies where they matter most—on her four beautiful children-- (left to right) twins Claire and Caroline; Robbie and David. Read Julia’s personal story.
Referrals
Participation in the Center for MS requires a referral from either your primary care physician or a specialist.
Research
The Center for MS participates in clinical research. These researches explore the possible cause(s) of MS and the factors that determine a patient’s progress and quality of life. Clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of certain treatments are also undertaken.