Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Blog

September 18, 2019 HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON of Colorado in the House of Representatives Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 150 MR. TIPTON: Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the millions of patients from across the country suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome, to raise awareness of this severely misunderstood neurological disease. RLS is a serious neurological disease...

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September 17, 2019 Dr. Ronald Anderson and Marcia Ball Join Board of Directors The RLS Foundation is pleased to announce two new members of the Board of Directors. Both have been long time supporters and members of the Foundation and now will be donating their time and talent to help propel the Foundation into 2020. Linda Secretan, Secretary...

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September 13, 2019 Dr. Jeffrey Durmer Joins Board of Directors The RLS Foundation is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD, has joined the Board of Directors. An RLS expert, Dr. Durmer has served on the Foundation’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Board since 2006 and been a key participant in the Foundation’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC....

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September 12, 2019 A Letter to our RLS Foundation Supporters and the RLS Community Thank you for your continued advocacy and support. In May, a delegation of RLS Foundation staff, board members and over 20 patients attended the first RLS Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Our team of advocates sat down with staff of more...

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September 11, 2019 Back to School with RLS By Kris Schanilec As kids head back to school this fall, many will be facing a unique challenge. For children and adolescents with RLS (an estimated 1.5 million kids in the US alone), sitting still in a classroom can be very difficult. Like adults, kids with RLS tend to seek...

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September 10, 2019 Eight Ways to Raise RLS Awareness During September RLS Awareness Day is just around the corner, Monday September 23! Here are some ways YOU can make sure others are #RLSAware this year! 1. Refer your doctor to www.rls.org/PhysicianEd to learn more about RLS. 2. Like, share and comment on RLS Foundation messages that inspire you...

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