Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence
VA Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence Network Facilities
The VA MS Centers of Excellence (MSCoE) make sure Veterans with multiple sclerosis (MS) get the best health care possible. This is done through a national network of MS care facilities across the U.S. The network includes two main coordinating Centers, MS Regional Specialty Programs (MS RSP) in every region, and all VA medical facilities that treat Veterans with MS and similar conditions. These facilities work together with doctors, Veterans, caregivers, and community resources to provide complete MS care.
MSCoE Coordinating Centers
There are two main coordinating Centers, MSCoE-East and MSCoE-West. The Centers set national standards for MS care across all VA facilities, conduct MS research, and track how Veterans access MS care. They also provide training for MS health care professionals and offer education for Veterans with MS and their caregivers.
MS Regional Specialty Programs
Every VA region has at least one MS RSP that specializes in MS care. These facilities provide expert MS care for urgent, ongoing, and long-term needs. They offer access to important services like MRI scans and IV medication treatments. MS RSP Directors lead the MS care team and provide direct care to Veterans in their region. MS RSP Coordinators work with Directors to organize care, and clinical staff see Veterans in person or through telehealth visits.
MS RSPs also help other VA facilities by providing expert advice to healthcare providers at nearby locations. They help with diagnosis questions, give guidance on MS treatment and symptom management, and advise on rehabilitation and community care services. When needed, MS RSPs contact the Centers for national-level expertise.
Working Together - All these facilities work as one network to make sure every Veteran with MS receives the same high standard of care, no matter where they live in the U.S.
Click on the city and state names in the table below to find VA MSCoE network facilities in your area. If you need help, contact MSCentersofExcellence@va.gov.
