FAIRBANKS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SPECIALTY CLINIC
1405 Kellum St., Ste 100 Fairbanks, AK 99701

We’re thrilled to announce that our clinic has sprouted a satellite location in Fairbanks, devoted entirely to diagnosing and treating multiple sclerosis (MS). Why here? Because MS likes to hang out where it’s chilly — and we’re just the right kind of cool for it! (ok, maybe its just us who think we are cool

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• Did you know MS affects more than one million people in the U.S.? (Yep — that includes Alaskans, too!)  

• Women are more frequently diagnosed than men, and most diagnoses occur between ages 20 and 50.  

• And here’s the kicker: the farther you move from the equator, the more common MS becomes. In places like northern latitudes — think Canada, Scandinavia, Alaska — people are statistically more likely to develop MS than in equatorial regions. ​In fact, studies show that in those northern zones (roughly 45°–65° latitude), MS is registered more frequently — likely linked to less sun exposure (and thus lower vitamin D), genetic predispositions, and environmental influences.

Now, what about Alaska in particular? Direct statistics at the state level are a bit scarce, but given our latitude (we’re way north!), the odds of encountering MS are relatively higher than in lower-latitude parts of the U.S. We’re not immune to the trends. Add in limited daylight, long winters, and vitamin D challenges, and it becomes even more important to have a specialized clinic close by.

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So — that’s why we’re here! 

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• We’re here to spot those symptoms you may have shrugged off (“oh, just fatigue again”) and say, “Yep — let’s check that out.”

• We’re here to hold your hand (or glove!) through treatments, making them manageable — and dare we say, even something you can look forward to.

• We’re here to pile on the resources, the education, the community — all for you and your loved ones.

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Because in northern Alaska, we don’t just live with MS — we tackle it together. We’re here for you.