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
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