In 2001, the MCGHealth Neuroscience Center joined forces with Walton Rehabilitation Hospital to form the Augusta Multiple Sclerosis Center. The centers mission is to improve the quality of life for people with MS through accurate and early diagnosis, disease modulation and aggressive symptom management.
Patients and health care professionals benefit from the centers aggressive approach to MS. Referring physicians have easy access to the centers rehabilitative, medical care and support services as well as the ability to take advantage of the latest treatments and diagnostic techniques. Whether a second opinion, an initial diagnosis, assistance with locating housing options or an entire gamut of care is needed, the center works with physicians to fulfill requests.
A person with MS no longer has to worry about going through more than one organization to receive complete care for their unique needs. Medical care, rehabilitation, clinics and support groups are all available at the Augusta Multiple Sclerosis Center.
Rehabilitation
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Drug Therapy
- Physical Medicine
- Care Coordination
- Education
- Wheelchair Seating Clinics
Interdisciplinary Clinics
- Offers all Combinations of Medical Care and Rehabilitation
- Case Management
Medical Care
- Diagnosis
- Second Opinions
- Hospital Care
- Outpatient Care
- Drug Therapy
- Pain Management
- Referrals to Medical Specialties Including Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/GYN
- Psychology
- Nutrition Counseling
- Care Coordination
- Spasticity Management
- Education
Support
- Support Groups
- Assistive Technology and Devices
- Housing Options
- Assisted Living Options
- Education
Physicians can refer patients to any level of care and/or rehabilitation provided by the Augusta MS Center.