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Acute Flaccid Myelitis AFM

AFM is a rare and serious disease that affects the spinal cord; the part of the nervous system that carries messages from the brain to the body, and causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to weaken. AFM is a polio-like neurologic disease.

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Transverse Myelitis TM

Transverse myelitis is a rare disorder that is part of a spectrum of neuroimmunologic diseases of the central nervous system.

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Listing: Caregiver Support Resources

This listing provides information on a variety of resources for support as caregivers travel through their journey, as well as hiring a family member as your caregiver and the support resources to aid them.

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Sexual Health Overview

Sexual Health - Overview discusses the variety of intimacy issues for someone with a chronic illness or disability.

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Listing: Public and Consumer Health Resources

This listing of public and consumer medical resource agencies will aid patients in the discovery of a rare diseases, medical conditions, infection prevention, and care including the agencies of AHRQ, CDC, IPHA, Merck online manual.

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Illinois Department of Public Health - IDPH

The Illinois Department of Public Health works to prevent and control disease and injury and provides services in evaluating and connecting care providers and establishments.

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At Home Workout: Parkinson¡¯s Integrated Exercise Program

This class is specifically designed to help individuals with later stages of Parkinson¡¯s disease use exercise for symptom management.

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At Home Workout: PWR!Moves Exercises

PWR!Moves Exercise is specifically designed to help individuals diagnosed with Parkinson¡¯s Disease to use exercise for symptom management.

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Davis Phinney Foundation

Meet Ala Elyaman, DO, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s first Parkinson¡¯s Disease and Movement Disorders Neurorehabilitation Fellow

For the first time in the history of the organization, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 is offering a one-year fellowship in Parkinson¡¯s Disease (PD) and Movement Disorders (PDMD) Neurorehabilitation, with lead support provided by the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson¡¯s.

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Listing: Home Health Care Agencies in Chicago and IL

This listing identifies home health care agencies providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Some are licensed.

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