Trinity Health Medical Group, ALS & Muscular Dystrophy Clinic - Grand Rapids Campus

Originally established through a collaboration with Michigan State University and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Trinity Health is
home to the first nationally certified ALS program in West Michigan. Additionally, the center is home to an MDA clinic geared toward patients with nerve, muscle and neuromuscular junction disease.

Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, orthotists, physical therapists,
occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, adaptive technology therapists, and wheelchair
and mobility specialists. This integrated approach includes participation in research trials.

Our Services

• Respiratory treatments and testing
• Speech therapy with adaptive and augmentative communication, with assistive technology
• Spinraza® and Radicava® therapies
• Patient support groups
• Nurse and social work case management
• Holistic care, including palliative and spiritual services
• Orthotic mobility
• Comprehensive patient education
• Supportive/quality of life care
• Neuro-rehabilitation (PT/OT/SLP)
• Nutritional assessments
• Caregiver resources and supportive services
• Skin biopsies for small fiber neuropathy