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Find MG Support Groups

Whether virtual, in-person or in a hybrid model, we invite patients and caregivers to our MGFA-sanctioned support groups to learn more about managing MG and to receive caring support. In addition to groups organized by location or type (in person / virtual), MGFA offers the following virtual specialty support groups:

Upcoming MGFA Support Group meetings are listed BELOW or SEARCH by state, region, dates, or type. Have questions? Reach out to us at mgfa@myasthenia.org. You can also reach out to any support group leader; contact emails are provided for each group.

 

 

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OPINION DISCLAIMER

The views and opinions communicated at, or related to, any MGFA support group meeting, are those of the author(s). MGFA is not responsible for the author’s views and opinions and, unless expressly indicated, nothing shared at, or related to, the MGFA support group meetings are meant to reflect the official views, opinions, policies, or positions of MGFA. Further, nothing communicated at, or related to, any MGFA support group meeting is intended to harm any protected group, organization, entity, or individual.

 

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St. Petersburg Support Group

Date/Time: 8/1/2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meets the First Thursday of the Month 7:00pm-8:00pm. For information email Pam Aleck or Kathi Timothy at stpetemggroup@gmail.com

 

 

Meeting Type: Zoom

MG RGV Support Group Meeting (Rio Grande Valley)

Date/Time: 8/3/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

MG RGV Support Group Meeting Information:

First Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Knapp Medical Conference Building, 1401 E 8th St., Weslaco, TX, Conference Room #1

For questions, please contact Karen Mau at maubillkaren@live.com or Phone 956-254-3510

Meeting Type: In Person

Hampton Roads MG Support Group

Date/Time: 8/3/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

**NEW - Support Group**

Meetings will be held in person on the first Saturday of each month, at 11 am at

Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia (3000 Coliseum Drive)

There will also be virtual meetings held the second Monday of each month, at noon (please see other listing)

For more info, please contact Greg Josephs greg.josephs2@gmail.com or David Aguilar ramblon007@cox.net

Meeting Type: In Person

Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)

Date/Time: 8/5/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Occurs on the first Monday of every month. 

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https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/95633979889

Meeting ID: 956 3397 9889

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For questions, please contact Anne Shields at margaret.shields@vcuhealth.org (Meetings will not be held on Holiday weekends)

Meeting Type: Zoom

MG Georgia Support Group

Date/Time: 8/5/2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meetings are the first Monday of the month except for July and September.

Meeting details. 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta GA 30341 and via Zoom. For Zoom invite send an email to mggatalk@gmail.com

404-313-6958. For more information:mggatalk@gmail.com or www.mg-georgia.org/

The Myasthenia Gravis Support Group of Atlanta, Georgia, seeks to provide support, comfort and education for those dealing with Myasthenia Gravis. Our group holds monthly support group meetings and semi-annual meetings featuring speakers who are experts in Myasthenia Gravis treatment and research. We are an all-volunteer group led by people affected by Myasthenia Gravis. 

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Portland,Seattle, and Greater PNW MG Patients and Caregivers Group

Date/Time: 8/8/2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday, July 18, 6:00 pm on Zoom

Alexandria Harrold from UCB will join us to talk about one of their latest gMG treatments, Rystiggo. As always, there will be time to check in with everyone. 

(email pnwmgsg@gmail.com for log on details)

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