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ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group on December 11

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Froedtert Hospital recently issued the following announcement.

Event: ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group

Date: Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 

Time: 10 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Description

This support group is for people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families.

ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's Disease, or motor neuron disease, is a chronic, progressive disease marked by gradual degeneration of the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy; symptoms commonly appear in middle to late adulthood, with death in two to five years. The cause is unknown, and there is no known cure.

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ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group

This support group is for people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families.

ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's Disease, or motor neuron disease, is a chronic, progressive disease marked by gradual degeneration of the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy; symptoms commonly appear in middle to late adulthood, with death in two to five years. The cause is unknown, and there is no known cure.

Location

VIRTUAL — After registering, the facilitator will contact you with information on how to join the group.

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