Q: What services are available at the Carolinas ALS Center?
A: The Carolinas ALS Center provides a full spectrum of medical, therapeutic and support services in a hospital-based outpatient setting. The Center is also a tremendous resource for patient and family education materials.

Q: What special benefits does the program offer patients?
A: The Carolinas ALS Center's multidisciplinary team approach to patient care enables a comprehensive and efficient means for long-term follow-up. Our computerized database software tracks patient progress and allows information to be compared, shared and evaluated by other leading treatment centers across the United States.

Q: What specialists are available to patients?
A: Members of the Carolinas ALS Center team include neurologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, orthopedic surgeons, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, orthotics/wheelchair specialists, social workers, psychologists, home healthcare specialists and insurance experts.

Q: What kind of research is being done?
A: The Neuromuscular/ALS Research Laboratory in the Cannon Research Center is a major component of the ALS Center. Current research includes an evaluation of the role of antioxidants in promoting motor neuron survival. The Center also participates in the most current clinical drug trials.

Q: Is financial help available?
A: Patients are seen regardless of their financial or insurance status. An assistance fund is available for patients who need financial assistance.