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MeritCare Multiple Sclerosis Center
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that affects roughly one in every 1,000 Americans. Now, there's a place you can go for comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment and care, without traveling far from home. That place is the MeritCare Multiple Sclerosis Center in Fargo.
National Recognition
The MeritCare Multiple Sclerosis Center partnered with the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society and is now the first and only MS Center in North Dakota. In order to achieve this status, a facility must have a commitment to research, meet strict guidelines, adhere to the highest standards and provide a full range of services for people with this disease.
Personal Care
Since multiple sclerosis affects different people in different ways and to varying degrees, our coordinated, multidisciplinary approach focuses on providing each patient with treatments and therapies geared specifically to their individual needs.
Specialized Care
Care begins with a visit to one of our neurologists - who evaluate and treat their patients on an individual, case-by-case basis. And as an MS Center when the need arises we can refer to any number of other medical specialists including:
- Neuropsychologists
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Ophthalmologists
- Urologists
- Primary care physicians
- Nutritionists
Therapies
Patients may also take part in various therapies, including:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Speech therapy
You should also know that MeritCare values the special relationship between patients and their hometown medical providers. Whenever possible referrals are made back to the home area.
Research Opportunities
Research is a vital component to improving MS care. We'll take part in a variety of clinical studies leading to new and better therapies and treatments for the patients we serve. If you are interested in learning more about the research opportunities currently available through MeritCare, talk to your doctor, or call (701) 234-3433.
Additional Services
Additional services include:
- MRI and imaging services
- Infusion services (at the nearby Roger Maris Cancer Center)