ALS Care at OhioHealth
Certified treatment tailored for your best care
OhioHealth is committed to providing patients and families the highest level of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) care through our multidisciplinary OhioHealth ALS Clinic. The ALS Association, along with the ALS United Ohio, recognizes OhioHealth as the only ALS Certified Treatment Center of Excellence in the region.
Multidisciplinary ALS Clinic
We bring our ALS specialists together in one location so patients can get their needs met with streamlined care in one visit. The clinic’s team works closely with ALS patients to proactively monitor and manage their symptoms.
Neurologists who specialize in ALS
Our ALS neurologists are experienced in distinguishing the subtle symptoms of early onset ALS. They take the time that’s needed to help patients and their families understand the disease and make decisions about care.
A family of resources
OhioHealth offers ALS patients the convenience of working within OhioHealth’s family of resources, such as OhioHealth Home Care for medical equipment and in-home care, and OhioHealth therapists for physical and speech therapy.
Answers in hours, not days
Our ALS neurologists, nurses, therapists and clinic coordinator are accessible at all times by email and phone to answer questions about ALS, as well as to provide support and resources.
ALS diagnosis
Our ALS neurologists are experienced in distinguishing the subtle symptoms of early onset ALS from other, similar conditions. During your diagnostic meeting, you will receive:
- A full neurological exam, clinical evaluation and review of previous diagnostic testing.
- Determination for testing, such as EMG (an electrodiagnostic test that looks at muscle and nerve function), blood tests and MRIs, as needed.
Upon diagnosis, we explain the disease and work closely with patients and families to offer the highest level of care in our multidisciplinary OhioHealth ALS Clinic.
ALS treatment
We offer and educate patients and families on treatment options for ALS and symptom management throughout your care journey. We provide:
- FDA-approved medications to slow the progression of the disease.
- Medications to alleviate symptoms.
- Referral to other specialists, such as pulmonary physicians or interventional radiologists, if needed.
- Education and training on medical equipment, including power wheelchairs and speech devices.
- Social work support for community resource utilization and planning.
An excellent certified treatment center
The ALS Association, along with the ALS United Ohio, welcomed OhioHealth to the nonprofit organization’s Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program. This establishes the OhioHealth ALS Clinic as meeting the highest levels of established national standards of care in the management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Since 1998, The ALS Association’s national network of Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence has provided evidence-based, multidisciplinary ALS care and services in a supportive atmosphere with an emphasis on hope and quality of life.
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