Hello from Patient Services Troy

Thank you all for checking out our newest adventure! As a Chapter we will be updating this blog with information about what is happening with our upcoming events, new research we're made aware of and helpful information for PALS and families. We hope it helps us keep connected with the families we serve and allows you to get to know us a bit as well. We'll even be posting updates as we travel to Washington D.C. for ALS Advocacy Day in May!

My name is Kristen and I am the Patient Services Coordinator for the Chapter's Troy office. I suppose I have the honor of getting this blog started. To introduce myself, I have been with the Chapter since January and am loving being here! The past three months have allowed me to meet so many extraordinary people and families - I am so grateful! I am a registered nurse and came to ALSA from the intensive care unit at a large local hospital. I decided to pursue the opportunity with the Chapter after finding out that a dear friend of mine had been diagnosed with ALS. His struggle with this horrible disease made me want to do whatever I could to help. Working with the ALS Association has helped me to cope with my friend's illness, and has empowered me to help others dealing with a similar situation.

I hope that this blog will provide a source of information and a way to connect with myself and others on our ALSA staff. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are happy to help in anyway we can!

Thanks for reading,
Kristen