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 Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter

The Western Pennsylvania Chapter provides services and resources to persons living with ALS (PALS), their families, and caregivers in 31 counties in Central and Western Pennsylvania.  If you're a PALS, family member, or caregiver, visit our local care services page to learn more about the services and resources available in your area.  If you're a supporter, friend, or person interested in volunteering, please visit our Help Fight ALS page to learn how you can support the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease.


New Patient Registration

Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with ALS? We're here to help. 

For assistance or more information on patient services, please contact our office or complete our on-line patient registration form by clicking on the button below. You will be directed to a short survey in a new window. After you have completed the survey, a member of our patient services staff will be in contact with you.

Patient Registration

Need immediate assistance? Click on the "About Us" tab and then on "Contact Us" to find information on how to reach us via phone or email.

Welcome Merritt!

We're excited to welcome Merritt Holland Spier as our Chapter's new Executive Director. Merritt has over twenty-five years of non-profit management experience and is an active member of the Pittsburgh Community.

Merritt Spier

To learn more about Chapter and our Staff, you can visit the "About Us" section of the website by using the link on the navigation bar at the top of the page or by clicking here.

 

 

 Events
Save the Date!

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will present the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Presque Isle State Park.

The walk benefits 24 local health and human service organizations, including your very own ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter!

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Stay Informed

Our Chapter offers a variety of ways to help you stay informed about the fight against ALS.  We offer two newsletters - one for PALS and caregivers, The PALS Press, and eConnections, for supporters, PALS, and volunteers - to share important information, event updates, and much, much more.

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Click here to sign up for eConnections

 


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OUR MISSION: Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.


The ALS Association, Western Pennsylvania Chapter
(412) 821-3254 - 416 Lincoln Avenue - Pittsburgh, PA - 15209
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