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Welcome to the Prader-Willi Syndrome
Missouri
Association
website. We're glad you took the time to look at our site and hope you visit
us again.
PWSMA's Mission Statement
To achieve a positive difference in the
quality of life for children and
adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their families.
Our Visions
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WE BELIEVE the individual with PWS is first
and foremost a human being.
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WE BELIEVE in respect for those individuals
with PWS and their
families.
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WE BELIEVE a firm, positive and consistent
attitude towards both
behavior and weight management are critical for individuals with PWS to have a quality of
life - something which was previously thought impossible.
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WE BELIEVE we are a learning Chapter that
values communication,
contributions, teamwork and problem solving from one another in order to provide those
individuals with PWS the chance to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
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To further the mission and programs of the
national association,
PWSA (USA).
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To promote the ongoing work necessary to
guarantee a fulfilling
lifestyle for children, teenagers and adults with PWS by supporting medical research,
education and individualized residential living arrangements.
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To provide parents and caregivers with a
national and international network of information, support services and research endeavors
to expressly meet the needs of those individuals with PWS.
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To increase community awareness of PWS in
the State of Missouri.
Welcome! You are the
visitor to our website.
Contact Us:
Prader-Willi Syndrome Missouri
Association
PO Box 410252
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 935-9358
whitmanb@slu.edu
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Disclaimer:
The PWSA of MO web site is intended to provide information only - not to diagnose or
advocate particular treatment options. The Diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome should be
made through a qualified medical professional. Individuals should only make decisions
about treatment options in close collaboration with their own health care team of
professionals. Thus, it is strongly urged that patients do not change treatment without
first consulting their physician.
The inclusion of any resource or link in the PWSA of MO Web Site does not imply
endorsement.
If you have any questions, please write the Prader-Willi Syndrome Missouri
Association.
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