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The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter
Care Services |
Care Services Quick Links |
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| In House Network of Services | |
| Not-For-Profit ALS Specific Alliance | |
| Local Multidisciplinary Clinics | |
| Loan Closet Options | |
| Manuals | |
| Veteran Benefits for ALS | |
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Through the Care Services Department, our Chapter offers a comprehensive network of in-home services free of charge to patient and family members. Additionally, a strong alliance exists with other not-for-profit organizations that are familiar with ALS. Lastly, a community partnership program with multiple local service providers offers specialized services to patients and families. Through these collective efforts, the chapter has created a solid continuum of care for ALS patients in Eastern Missouri as well as Central and Southern Illinois.
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Care Services Staff |
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Mary Riggs, MS, CRC, LPC |
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Director of Chapter Programs and Care Services Mary began her service to ALS families in 1999 as the chapter's first patient service coordinator. In 2002, she was promoted to the chapter's Care Services Director as the service area and programs grew. In 2010, she began to oversee the chapter's Education, Awareness and Advocacy campaigns in addition to overseeing the chapter's services, managing staff, and building community partnerships. She also coordinates the Extra Hands and the County Ambassador programs. Mary works directly with patient families in North Central Illinois. |
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Lori Dobbs |
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Case Manager and Outreach Specialist Lori has many years experience working with ALS families in the Missouri Bootheel, Southeast Missouri and the Southern Illinois Regions. She coordinates in-house services and community referrals. In addition, she functions as the chapter's Veteran's Administration Liaison for service related benefits for ALS patients. Lori joined the chapter staff in 2010, bringing with her 12 years of service with ALS families. She is the Chapter liaison for the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau and attends each clinic. |
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Debbie King
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Case Manager and Outreach Specialist Debbie has over 30 years’ experience working with families dealing with neuromuscular illness, including ALS. She coordinates in-house services and community referrals in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, southwest region of I-44, and in northwest region of Hannibal, MO extending into Quincy, Illinois. In addition, she functions as the chapter's Extra Hands Liaison for visiting volunteers and directs the chapter’s Friend & Family support group. Debbie joined the care services team in 2011.
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Tara Klucker, MS, CRC, LPC |
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Case Manager and Outreach Specialist Tara visits patients in their homes and coordinates in-house services and community referrals for patients and caregivers for patients living in East Central and Metro East Illinois Regions. In addition, she functions as the chapter's SLU Care ALS Cinic Chapter Liaison and attends each clinic to assist SLU CARE Healthcare Professionals to manage ALS patients care. She has been with the chapter since 2007. |
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