At MUSC Health, we support patients and families facing ALS every step of the way. Our full team of experts develops a patient-centered, evidence-based, quality care plan tailored to your individual needs.
MUSC Health is the first and only program in South Carolina to earn recognition from The ALS Association as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence. This means our ALS Clinic meets the highest national standards for care, offering comprehensive management of ALS in one place. Patients not only receive the highest quality treatment close to home, but also have the opportunity to participate in groundbreaking ALS research right here in South Carolina.
We know that ALS patients are best cared for in a multidisciplinary clinic. Your needs are diverse and are best served in a coordinated fashion by a team of experienced healthcare professionals. At MUSC Health, you will see experts from Neurology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Gastroenterology and Registered Dieticians, Social Work, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Palliative Care, and many more. Our team meets regularly to ensure we are developing a patient- centered, evidence-based, quality care plan specifically for you.
Find expert ALS care right here in South Carolina.
There are FDA approved ALS treatments to slow the disease progression. At MUSC Health, our teams are conducting clinical trials to help identify biomarkers related to ALS, and to help identify potential treatments that may more effectively halt the disease progression.