A New Diagnosis: Is What I'm Feeling Normal?
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Time: 5:00PM PT / 6:00PM MT / 7:00PM CT / 8:00PM ET
Location: Webinar / Virtual / Online
Speaker: Jong-Mi Lee, NP / Amanda Bastien PT, DPT
The days following an MS diagnosis can be overwhelming, scary, and confusing. In this first webinar, learn about how to manage different emotional responses to this significant life change, as well as how to navigate conversations with friends and family when sharing the news.
This digital educational program will be presented by board-certified family nurse practitioner Jong-Mi Lee, NP and MS Community Member Amanda Bastien, PT, DPT. Jong-Mi Lee specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, and other demyelinating disease. She is a long-standing member of the International Organization of MS Nurses and she takes an active role in serving patients in the community. Amanda Bastien was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just a few years ago and since then, she has been a leading example of how to take full advantage of what life has to offer.