Multiple Sclerosis Empowerment Summit
Who Should Attend
This program has been designed to meet the needs of patients who are being treated for neuroimmune disorders, especially multiple sclerosis. Patients in attendance will receive resources on the latest medications, trials, and therapies available for them here at Barrow. The patients will also be able to ask questions and continue building their support network throughout the program.
Objectives
- Explain current disease-modifying therapies available for multiple sclerosis
- Define the current available clinical trials at Barrow
- Explain importance of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in maintaining functional status in your everyday life
- Convey resources for caregivers and patients from a social work perspective
- Define community engagement opportunities available at Barrow
Phoenix, Arizona
Saturday, April 11, 2026
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Date, Time, and Location
In-Person
Saturday, April 11, 2026
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Creighton University
3110 N Central Ave
Suite D 200
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Target Audience
This program is designed for those who are being treated for neuroimmune disorders, especially multiple sclerosis.
Agenda and Speaker Information
All times refer to Arizona time (Mountain Standard Time).
| Time | Topic | speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 8:30 AM | Welcome – Breakfast | |
| 9:00 AM | GLP-1 Therapy in MS: Opportunities, Considerations, and Nutrition Support | Kelly Robers, RDN, CDCES |
| 9:30 AM | Sleep Hygiene | Hannah Richardson, MOT, OTR/L, BCPR |
| 10:15 AM | Q&A | Panelists |
| 10:30 AM | Break | |
| 11:00 AM | Breakout Sessions | |
| Session 1 – Ease Your Pain: Movement is Medicine | Desmond Bernstein, PT, DPT, NCS Jillian MacDonald, PT, DPT, NCS Anna Cauley, PT, DPT | |
| Session 2 – Ease Your Voice, Ease Your Stress: Techniques for | Beth Wiggs, M.S., CCC-SLP | |
| Caregiver Support Circle | Charisse Moore, LMSW | |
| 12:15 PM | Adjourn |
