The sun is poking out in the Midwest and it feels like we can finally enjoy the outdoors. It’s that time of the year where we open the...

In honor of Presidents' Day this past Monday, we thought it would be a great time to feature the President of the MGA Board of Directors...

When you are diagnosed with a chronic illness, so many things change. Your body, lifestyle, food, diet, medications, relationships,...

Did you know that every third Monday of the month we hold a virtual support group? The MGA rolled out this program as a result of the...

Welcome to Feature Friday! One Friday out of each month we will feature someone in the MG community. This includes patients, caregivers,...

2021… Never thought 2020 would come to an end, but here we are! While we are still very much in the fight against COVID, there is...

This year was supposed to be my high school class ten-year reunion, but due to reasons you are familiar with, the event was postponed....

This past week, on December 3rd to be exact, people all around the world observed International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The...

As we wrap up the November month, I can’t help but reflect on all the people that support me with my daily battle with myasthenia gravis....

Author: Allison Foss, Executive Director of the MGA It’s November, and chances are you are seeing more of the word “gratitude” pop up on...

We are hurting in the Midwest. There is a surge of COVID-19 cases and now that the days are shorter and darker, we are living in an...

Author: Donna Whittaker Titled: "Cecile "Frankie" Wu: What She Meant to Others and Me with Myasthenia Gravis in Kansas City" In prior MGA...

Author: Allison Foss, Executive Director of the MGA Earlier this week I had another trip around the sun. Believe it or not, I love...

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” You’ve probably heard this quote in...

Quarantine Fatigue: Do you have it? People with MG are acquainted with the “F” word every day, but COVID-19 has introduced us to a whole...

Researchers are on the fast track to discover a vaccine for COVID-19 but there are mixed opinions about expediting the clinical trial...

Next Monday will mark the unofficial end of summer, aka Labor Day! While family and friends will head to the lake one last time, prepare...

Did you know that the simple act of petting a dog can lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels and increase oxytocin (“feel-good hormone”)?...

“Treat the patient, not the disease,” said Dr. Kafaie, lead presenter of our latest monthly virtual meet-up. This past Monday the MGA...

Research professor Brené Brown once said, “What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.” Emphasis on the...