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Page 1: Infusion Center Resource Guide

Neurological

Consultants, PC

Infusion Center

Resource Guide

Page 2: Infusion Center Resource Guide

NCPC Infusion Center Presents: A Resource Guide

Therapists

Physical Therapy:

South Valley Physical Therapy (certified specialists in neurological physical therapy)

Contact Info: 1750 Humboldt St Denver 80218

(303) 861-0057 www.southvalleypt.com

CNI (Colorado Neurologic Institute) NeuroHealth Center

Dotti recommended

Contact Info: 701 E Hampden Ave, Ste 415 Englewood 80113

(303) 788-4010 www.thecni.org

Kris Lavalley: Physical Therapist

Contact Info: 1325 S Colorado Blvd Denver 80222

(303) 753-6611

Michele Harrison: RMMSC Hydrotherapy

Available at Athmar Recreation Center,

Englewood Recreation Center and Meyer’s Pool

Contact Info: (303) 813-0850

Massage Therapy:

Dr. Judd, D.O. with his massage therapist, Anne

Contact Info: 6801 S Quebec St Centennial, CO 80111

(888) 513-8038

Massage at Harmony Yoga with Michelle

Also host many easy/restorative yoga classes

Contact Info: 560 S Holly St, Ste 15 Denver 80246

(303) 388-8501 www.harmony-yoga.com

Other:

Free Yoga at Washington Park Community Center for people with MS

Adaptive Yoga with Liz Aslor: Group & Private Sessions Available

http://www.yogadenvercolorado.com/adaptive-yoga/index.php

The resource recommendations for this guide were provided by NCPC patients and should

not be taken as an endorsement by your NCPC physician. Please consult your physician

before making changes to your healthcare routine.

Neurological Consultants PC Infusion Center: 4545 E. 9th Ave, Suite 510 Denver, CO 80220

Phone: 303-321-0700 Fax: 303-321-0811

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NCPC Infusion Center Presents: A Resource Guide

Organizations & Peer Groups RMMSC: (Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center): www.mscenter.org

Healing Well: www.healingwell.com/ms

HealingWell.com is about living and healing well with chronic illness and

features a thriving support community, blog, and resources to help you cope

with the daily struggles chronic illness presents.

Meetup Groups:

Disabled People Meetup www.meetup.com/Disabled-people-want-meetups

This is a group for anyone who has a disability; whether it is visible or

invisible.

The Social — Denver www.meetup.com/The-Social-Denver/

This is a group of young people living with or affected by Multiple

Sclerosis (MS) who organize social events to educate, discuss and connect

with others in similar situations, but most importantly to have fun and make

new friends.

NCPC Infusion Center Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NeuroDenver

A place for patients to connect, share, & build community plus view

our happenings

NCPC Infusion Center Twitter Page: @NeuroDenver

Another place for our Infusion Center staff & patients to share and connect

plus keep tabs on upcoming events

Colorado GBS/CIDP Support Group: coloradogbscidp.org/index.html

This organization brings together individuals diagnosed with Guillain-Barre

syndrome or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

Neuropathy Association of Denver : (720) 203-1106

The Neuropathy Association of Denver (TNAD) is a not-for-profit support

group organization established to help people in Colorado who suffer from

disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System.

The resource recommendations for this guide were provided by NCPC patients and should not be taken as an endorsement

by your NCPC physician. Please consult your physician before making changes to your healthcare routine.

Neurological Consultants PC Infusion Center: 4545 E. 9th Ave, Suite 510 Denver, CO 80220

Phone: 303-321-0700 Fax: 303-321-0811

This patient-centered organization is dedicated to changing the way we think

about and treat MS in order to protect the futures of those living with the disease.

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NCPC Infusion Center Presents: A Resource Guide

Community Connections, Websites & DME Supply

MS Society www.nationalmssociety.org

The MS Society helps each person address the challenges of living with

MS through our 50-state network of chapters by funding cutting-edge

research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional

education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS

and their families move their lives forward.

IGLiving www.igliving.com

IG Living is the only magazine dedicated to bringing comprehensive

healthcare information, immune globulin information, community and

reimbursement news, and resources for successful living directly to

immune globulin consumers and their healthcare providers.

GBS/CIDP Foundation www.gbs-cidp.org

GBS/CIDP Foundation International focuses on providing information and

support for patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

Accelerated Cure Project www.acceleratedcure.org/msresources/other.php

Accelerated Cure Project’s ultimate goal is to produce knowledge that can be used to stop the effects of

the disease in people with MS, and prevent MS in people who are at risk. We are also helping scientists

develop safer, more effective treatments and to create new methods for diagnosing MS.

MSWorld www.msworld.org

At MSWorld, we are all volunteers who are "living with MS" and each understand what it means to live

with this chronic illness. MSWorld is unique because it has been a "Patients Helping Patients" organiza-

tion for 15 years! We are committed to helping people out of isolation and to help them seek the best

quality of life possible.

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Supply Store You Can Toocan @ Monaco & Yale: 6460 E Yale Ave Ste E10 Denver 80222

(303) 795-9525 www.youcantoocan.com

The resource recommendations for this guide were provided by NCPC patients and should not be taken as an endorsement

by your NCPC physician. Please consult your physician before making changes to your healthcare routine.

Neurological Consultants PC Infusion Center: 4545 E. 9th Ave, Suite 510 Denver, CO 80220

Phone: 303-321-0700 Fax: 303-321-0811

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NCPC Infusion Center Presents: A Resource Guide

Financial Assistance & Pearls of Wisdom Financial Assistance Programs

Assistance for Rebif (interferon beta-1a):

www.mslifelines.com/pages/our-support-network/reimbursement_specialists

Chronic Disease Fund (877) 968-7233, www.cdfund.org

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (303) 639-9163, www.ccfa.org

Denver County Human Services Department (720) 944-3666

National Organization of Rare Diseases (800) 634-7207

Rocky Mountain MS Society www.mscenter.org

National MS Society www.nationalmssociety.org

Social Security Administration- socialsecurity.gov

Biogen (Tysabri, Avonex) Assistance (800) 456-2255

Zone Care Patient Transportation (888) 824-0100

GBS-CIDP Foundation (866) 224-3301, www.gbs-cidp.org

Gamunex IVIG- gamunexconnexions.com

Betaseron- mspathways.com

Remicade– Priority Healthcare, Inc fax: (866)489-5958 or Centocor phone: (866) 489-5957, ext. 5062.

Centocor’s patient rebate program through Remistart: (888) 222-3771

All MS injectibles have assistance programs

Pearls of Wisdom Keep copies of everything! Especially medical records.

Drink Mio added to water, Zero Powerade, or Ion4 after

infusion to minimize side effects

If you can have someone else do it, then let them.

Most companies will have paid time off with FMLA protection. Find out how to

qualify for that (when you’ll be out for a block of time) before applying

Put your pride aside — time to be frank. The strongest thing you can do is ask for help.

The resource recommendations for this guide were provided by NCPC patients and should not be taken as an endorsement

by your NCPC physician. Please consult your physician before making changes to your healthcare routine.

Neurological Consultants PC Infusion Center: 4545 E. 9th Ave, Suite 510 Denver, CO 80220

Phone: 303-321-0700 Fax: 303-321-0811