New to NMO
You Are Not Alone
Welcome. You’ve come to the right place for accurate information for those newly diagnosed with NMOSD. We are here to help you navigate your journey and provide current resources and educational information that will empower you to advocate for yourself and your loved one.
Please check back here often, as content will be updated.
Patient Advocacy Council
The Guthy-Jackson NMO Patient Advocacy Council is committed to providing educational resources, extending awareness to urban and rural communities, and connecting patients, caregivers, and families within the local and online NMO community with one another.
The NMO Patient Advocacy Council is led by Lisa McDaniel, Director of Patient Advocacy, Cori Woolf, Patient Advocacy Manager, and Kim Jackson-Matthews, Patient Advocacy Coordinator.
the NMO Patient
Resource Guide
Find Help for Medical Costs and Expenses of Living with NMOSD
The Assistance Fund
Patient and Medication Specific Assistance Programs -
NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
Patient Advocate Foundation
International NMO Organizations
Learn About Access to Therapies
Soliris
Uplizna
Enspryng
Rituxan
