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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sandra Murphy-Pak has been an artist and performer her whole life. But then the Gainesville, Florida, mother of three was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is also know as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
An ALS diagnosis changed Sandra’s life in many significant ways, but it hasn’t ended her career as an artist. Instead, it’s prompting more creativity and some inspired ways of living with a progressive disease.Sandra’s artwork has been featured in several galleries and exhibits. She also lectures medical students and health care clinicians about the role of art in healing.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota are certified Centers of Excellence by the ALS Association. Mayo Clinic is actively involved in ALS research.