mgawpa.orgThe Myasthenia Gravis of Western Pennsylvania

Follow @MGAWPA Home About Us Contact Us -- Board of Directors Medical Advisory Board Staff Donate -- Friends & Partners -- About MG Patient Information Patient Materials -- Medical Professional Information Services Treatment Center Social & Emotional Support Plasmapheresis Events Community Shared Stories MGA Newsletter Message Board News Makers MGA Video Thanks to everyone for making our 1st On-Line Sports Memorabilia Auction a GREAT success! Many thanks to the sponsors of our auction items... PA State Representative Anita Kulik www.pahouse.com/kulik/ NuFACTOR - a Specialty Infusion Company www.nufactor.com Seniors Blue Book www.seniorsbluebook.com Bill and Alice Murtha in loving memory of Carole K. Murtha The Joyce Family in memory of James J. Joyce Sr. and in honor of Robert Collet, Juanita Collet, Irene Joyce and Drew McCoy Wendy and Mike McIntyre Phyllis Mrosco Al Parris Are you concerned about your MG and the COVID-19 virus? The CDC has published helpful guidelines for people at higher risk... https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html The staff at MGA are also here to support you and answer your questions - call us at 412-566-1545! Welcome Welcome to the official Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA (MGA) website. MGA was created in 1955 and has a long history of serving those with myasthenia gravis. The organization is located in Pittsburgh, PA on the campus of Allegheny General Hospital and provides a variety of services for those affected by MG. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect a variety of muscles. The struggles for people with MG vary greatly. Symptoms can include difficulty eating, walking, lifting arms, grooming, talking, laughing, smiling, and at the very worst, even breathing. Thankfully, due to relentless efforts to support patients where ever they are with their symptoms, effective community outreach, and the search for new and effective forms of treatment, many patients can still live active fulfilling lives. MG has become a disease that people die with and not from. You can learn more about MG and access materials on our About MG page. MGA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and relies on community support to continue the important services offered to patients free of charge. Even though MGA is based in Pennsylvania, we regularly assist people all over the world with free materials. Our goal is to provide a higher quality of life to those with MG along the way to helping to find a cure. If you're new the website and want to see what we have to offer, please view our services. The mission of The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania is to address the medical, social, and emotional needs of all persons affected by Myasthenia Gravis and to disseminate educational information to persons with Myasthenia Gravis, their families, the medical community, and the general public. The vision of The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania is to enable the best possible quality of life of all persons affected by Myasthenia Gravis as long as it exists as an incurable disorder. Support MGA every time you shop on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny extra, but it will mean a lot to MGA! Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania (MGA) For your Gift Giving, please consider these gifts which benefit MGA! MGA is a small but powerful and extremely cost-efficient organization that strives to be a good steward of the generous donations we receive from our supporters. A gift of any amount makes a big difference in our ability to continue treatment and support services to the more than 500 MG patients and their families that we serve every year. There are many ways to give to MGA including designating MGA in your local United Way Campaign, the Combined Federal Campaign or the State Employees Combined Appeal. See codes below. MGA United Way Codes: Allegheny #82 Beaver #4861 Butler #5981 Erie # 45146 Mon Valley #1178 Washington # 0082 Westmoreland #1178 The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA • 490 East North Avenue Suite 410 • Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: (412) 566-1545 • Fax: (412) 566-1550 Home - Board of Directors - Medical Advisory Board - Staff - Friends & Partners - About MG - Patient Information Medical Professional Information - Services - Treatment Center - Social and Emotional Support - Plasmapheresis - Events Shared Stories - MGA Newsletter - Message Board © 2014 The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA....