Welcome to our newsletter by email publication!

Virginia Simnad, MD

Medical Director,

Neurology

We are EvergreenHealth MS Care, a patient-centered program at the MS Center at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland, Washington.  Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with MS through comprehensive specialized care, research, and education. We are excited to bring a focused source of interesting news and tips to our patients and their families by this quarterly publication. 

Laughter is the best medicine: Introducing laughter therapy at Evergreen

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By Ted Brown, MD

There is a growing body of research supporting the therapeutic value and health benefits of laughter.  Some of these benefits are:

• Stimulation of organs, such as heart, lungs and muscles through your intake of oxygen. 
• Increased production of endorphins, which are hormones that make you feel good.

Get to Know Our Physicians

Want to learn more about our clinic staff at the MS center? 

Check out these videos featuring our MS physicians Dr. Ted Brown and Dr. Virginia Simnad

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Dr. Ted Brown is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the MS Center at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. WA. The center provides comprehensive care for multiple sclerosis - from diagnosis and treatment through rehabilitation and clinical trials. The MS Center is part of EvergreenHealth Neurological Care.

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Dr. Virginia Simnad is a neurologist at the MS Center at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA. The center provides comprehensive care for multiple sclerosis - from diagnosis and treatment through rehabilitation and clinical trials. The MS Center is part of EvergreenHealth Neurological Care.

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Welcome to our online eNewsletter

Virginia Simnad, MD, MS

We are EvergreenHealth MS Care, a patient-centered program at the MS Center at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland, Washington.  

Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with MS through comprehensive specialized care, research, and education. 

Empowered Living: A holistic approach

During this thought-provoking and engaging course, you’ll explore a whole person approach to fostering your overall health and well-being while living with Multiple Sclerosis. Maureen will provide you with realistic understandings and supply you with practical skills to assist you in moving forward with an integrated, health-promoting and empowered approach to life. 

You’ll learn:

Women’s Issues in MS Workshop

Date:  Saturday, October 11^th, 2014

Time:  9:30 am -12:30 pm

Location: Evergreen Surgery and Physicians Building, EvergreenHealth
12333 NE 130^th Ln., Rm. Tan 100, Kirkland, WA  98034

Registration:  Call (425) 899-3000 or
register online at www.evergreenhealth.com/classes

Free

Description: 

This educational workshop will explore key issues impacting women with MS across different life stages:

What will my research experience be like at EvergreenHealth?

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Here's what you can expect if your EvergreenHealth physician refers you to a clinical trial:

During the clinical trial, you may have additional lab tests, physical exams or procedures than you would normally receive for your care; this additional work is done to keep track of your progress on the trial. If these items are beyond the scope of your regularly scheduled care, we will seek payment from the research sponsor so you are not charged a fee.

Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic 2014

For cyclists and all those seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is the premier cycling series in the nation. Each local, fully supported ride in Alaska, Montana and Washington provides gorgeous scenic views, a variety of route options, and the opportunity to do something about MS now!