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Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Science + Research

What Do Genetic Counselors Do?

Genetic counselors help individuals and families understand genetic testing and empower them to make decisions about their health.

Tags: Featured Content, Genetic Testing, Healthcare, Insurance, MDA Care Centers


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

In Case You Missed It…

Quest Media is an innovative adaptive lifestyle platform from MDA. With the power of this platform, we foster awareness and empowerment and have important conversations with experts, thought leaders, and…

Tags: In Case You Missed It


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved

Get Prepared for Election Season

It might be an off-year election, but many states and localities are still holding important contests that can shape policy in your area. Therefore, it’s important that your voice is…

Tags: Advocacy Updates


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Science + Research

Can Women and Girls Have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Awareness is spreading that women and girls can have Duchenne muscular dystrophy symptoms, but there’s more work to do.

Tags: Featured Content, Genetic Testing, Healthcare, Research, Young Adults


Blog Post | Independence, Personal Stories

The Journey to Self-Acceptance and Empowerment

Morgan Roth, Chief Marketing Officer at MDA When Morgan Roth went to see the new Barbie movie with her daughter, she was not expecting the film to have a significant,…

Tags: Community


Blog Post | Advocacy, Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Inclusion, News

MDA Continues to Lead the Way on Newborn Screening

It is well known that the earlier a disease is diagnosed and treated, the better the outcomes. Consequently, for neuromuscular diseases, where damage to the muscle, neurons, or sometimes both,…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Caregiving, Community, Genetic Testing, Healthcare, Innovation, Newborn Screening, Parenting


Blog Post | Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Marv and Me

Dave Leatherman and his Service dog Marv Dave Leatherman is a devoted husband and father from Cedar Rapids, IA, living with MYH7-Myopathy, diagnosed as an adult in Feb. of 2015. …

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Mental Health, Relationships


Blog Post | Get Involved, Personal Stories

MDA Volunteer Love Stories

MDA Summer Camp provides one magical week each year where children living with neuromuscular disease can gain independence, try new activities, make friends, laugh, sing, smile, grow, and just have…

Tags: Relationships, Summer Camp, Volunteers, Year of the Volunteer


Blog Post | Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA National Ambassador Blog-Letters From Leah: The Importance of Physical Activity

Hello. Leah Z. hitting a punching bag In today’s letter, I will be sharing the many reasons why physical activity is so important to me.  I’m not sure you know…

Tags: Ambassadors, Letters From Leah, Staying Active, Young Adults


Blog Post | Advocacy, Finding a Diagnosis, Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Five Things You Should Know When Diagnosed with Neuromuscular Disease

Sometimes we think we have life figured out but then in the blink of an eye things can change.  I lived 30 years of my life healthy and active.  Sports,…

Tags: Ambassadors, Mental Health, Relationships, Staying Active, Young Adults