Welcome to the Kansas City Chapter

The Kansas City Chapter of the FSHD Society is a local group of people, families, and advocates working together to support those living with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Whether you join us in person or virtually, our chapter offers a place to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.

我们为您提供支持、共享当地资源，并让您了解最新的研究和护理信息。无论您是刚被诊断出患有前列腺增生症，还是已经与前列腺增生症共同生活了多年，我们都将为您提供支持，帮助您走好人生的每一步。.

加入当地分会 了解我们如何在您的前列腺增生症之旅中为您提供支持。.

认识我们的团队

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  米凯拉-沃克

  Michaela is a Research Project Manager with over ten years of experience in Neurology and holds a Master of Public Health degree with an emphasis in Epidemiology from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She works in the Neuromuscular Research Division alongside Dr. Jeffrey Statland and is the Chapter Director for the Kansas City Chapter. Michaela also leads the FSHD Clinical Trial Research Network (FSHD CTRN), overseeing all studies within the network.

  Passionate about multi-center clinical trials, Michaela is committed to patient education, advocacy, and improving care and treatment options. Her leadership in both the Kansas City chapter and FSHD CTRN helps her make a meaningful impact on healthcare and improve the lives of patients.

  Contact Michaela & Patrick directly or visit the Heartland Facebook page.

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  Patrick McKenney

  Patrick McKenney is the administrative assistant for Dr. Statland in the Neuromuscular Research Department at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he has worked for over three years. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from DePaul University, supporting research and administrative tasks within the department.

  As co-director of the Kansas City Chapter, Patrick is committed to advancing research and supporting the community. His leadership helps improve patient care, advance research initiatives, and contribute to the overall growth of the field, making a meaningful impact on both the community and healthcare outcomes.

  Contact Michaela & Patrick directly or visit the Heartland Facebook page.