The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, August 18, 1995                TAG: 9508160233
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON    PAGE: 20   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Health Briefs 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   23 lines

NEW CHAPTER FORMED

The Inclusion Body Myositis Association has begun a new regional chapter program. The chapters provide support, education and coping skills for people with Inclusion Body Myositis and their families. Chapter services include periodic meetings and phone contacts.

IBM is a degenerative muscle disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and disability.

The association focuses on three major areas: identifying individuals with IBM to provide them with current information, disseminating information to the medical community, and conducting research on IBM. Call 540-433-7686. by CNB