The Interdisciplinary Approach to Wellness in Multiple Sclerosis

Mary Rensel Author

CMSC 2025

To join our CME event in the fall in Cleveland Ohio 

10/3-4

All healthcare workers are welcome who would like to build more career joy and purpose, build community and get updated medical info from top US hospital. 

CE credits for all: OT, PT, ST, RN, APN etc! 

Leave your email here and we will let you know as soon as registration opens, we are limited in # so sign up today. 

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Please let us know how you will use these Interdisciplinary approaches to wellness in Multiple Sclerosis. 

Stay in touch, we would love to hear about your challenges  and wins. 

Mary Rensel, MD FAAN 

renselm@ccf.org

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5 simple ways to support your brain function and reduce the risk of decline (CNN) | February 25, 2025
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Cardiology, neurology seek to add mental health care for patients | October 4, 2024
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Update on Brain Health with Dr. Rost (Neurology® Podcast) | June 24, 2024
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Brain Health and the Need for Preventive Neurology (Medscape) | May 20, 2024
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The Future of Brain Health: How Neurologists Can Lead the Way (Clinical Neurology Update from NEJM Group; pages 10-12) | April 2024
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Lowering Your Risk of Dementia (The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX) | February 15, 2024
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The Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative Part 2: Neurology (AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast) | February 14, 2024
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How to Fight Dementia, According to Neurologists (CNN) | February 12, 2024
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