GOALS: An ALS United Podcast

Daniela Zarnescu, PhD, is the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Training at Penn State College of Medicine. She joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss her work in ALS research, how people can enroll in ongoing studies, the advances in science during her career, and what gives her hope for the ALS cause.
Learn more about Dr. Zarnescu and her team at: https://sites.psu.edu/zarnesculab/meet-the-team/
Learn more about ALS, our programs and services, and how to take action to support ALS United Mid-Atlantic at www.alsmidatlantic.org

ALS United Mid-Atlantic nurse Maureen Reid, RN, BSN, joins the GOALS Podcast to discuss her personal history with ALS, connecting with ALS patients and families, ALS advocacy, and the strong reputation and research work at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center.
Learn more about ALS, our programs and services, and how to support our mission at www.alsmidatlantic.org

Janie Dalrymple joins The ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast for an important topic on ALS and Mechanical Ventilation. In this episode, Janie highlights the questions to ask before making a decision on mechanical ventilation, costs considerations, additional care needs, and long-term planning.
To learn more about ALS United Mid-Atlantic and how to support our mission, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org
To learn more about Janie and the work of ALS Arizona, visit www.alsaz.org
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Josh Hunter has a form of ALS called Juvenile ALS. Over the past year, Josh has been active in ALS awareness, advocacy, and research. In this ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast, Josh talks about a special week in review and shares his experience with his daughter Phoenix at the AEW Dynasty show and the Help and Hope Symposium. Other topics include mental health, caregiving, and an upcoming event on June 14th with Ric Flair at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino in Chester, PA. Join our ALS mission a www.alsmidatlantic.org
 
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Diane Reibel, PhD, joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss her work on ALS and Mindfulness. Topics include the sciences behind mindfulness, reducing stress, and programs to benefit people with ALS and their caregivers. To learn more about ALS and our programs, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org
Diane Reibel, PhD, is the director of the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness. Learn more about her work at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction/mindfulness
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Dana Little joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss her experience as a caregiver for her husband during his battle with ALS, how friends and family provide comfort and support, the importance of advocacy, and working to increase funding for research. Learn more about ALS and our services by joining our ALS mission at www.alsmidatlantic.org
 
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Carol Hamilton joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss the ALS research efforts from The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). In this episode, Carol talks about increased scientific collaboration, the challenges of complex trials, and empowering people with ALS through participating in ALS research.
Learn more about ALS and the work of ALS United Mid-Atlantic at www.alsmidatlantic.org
Learn more from ALS TDI at www.als.net
 
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ALS United Mid-Atlantic social workers Melissa Coll and Anne Cooney join the GOALS Podcast to discuss their work assisting ALS patients and families, the value of a multidisciplinary treatment center, navigating insurance, and advocating for the ALS cause.
Join Melissa and Anne at the 2025 Help and Hope Symposium by registering at https://www.helpandhopealsmidatlantic.org/
Learn more about ALS, our services and research, and how to support the ALS mission at www.alsmidatlantic.org
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