Penn State Milton S. Hershey Comprehensive MS Center

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Academic MS Center
3 Active TrialsVirtual CareLarge Center
15 MS centers statewide · Ranked #6 in Pennsylvania for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You’ll find an academic MS center in Hershey that brings together neurology, rehabilitation, education, and research. You can expect a wide set of services, including support groups, virtual care, and help connecting with referrals and community resources. Because this is a large academic center, your experience may feel more structured than at a small private clinic.

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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help3/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care4/5

About Penn State Milton S. Hershey Comprehensive MS Center

This center sits within Penn State Health and the Penn State Neuroscience Institute, with access to education, support groups, virtual care, and clinical trials.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Comprehensive MS Center serves people with multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome, and progressive forms of MS. Care includes MS diagnosis, treatment, neurology services, rehabilitation therapies, patient and caregiver education, and referral support. The center is part of Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine, and the Penn State Neuroscience Institute, which gives patients access to a broad academic team. Support groups, virtual care, and clinical trials add extra options for patients looking for more than routine office visits.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Comprehensive MS Center is an academic MS center in Hershey that provides diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care for people living with multiple sclerosis and related conditions. Patients can also access support groups, education, referrals, virtual care, and clinical trials through Penn State Health.

Specialized Programs

support groups
research and clinical trials
comprehensive MS care

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • Penn State Neuroscience Institute
  • Penn State College of Medicine

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
multiple sclerosisclinically isolated syndrome (CIS)relapse-remitting MS (RRMS)primary progressive MSsecondary progressive MS (SPMS)
How They Treat It
MS diagnosisMS treatmentneurology careneuroscience caresupport groupsresearch and clinical trialspatient and caregiver educationreferral servicesmedicationrehabilitationphysical therapyoccupational therapyspeech therapyswallow therapydietexercisestress reductionpill-form medicationsinjection therapyintravenous (IV) medications
Diagnostics
MRI scans of the brain and spinal cordspinal fluid analysisevoked potential testingneurological exammedical history reviewphysical exam

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 3 clinical trials

Efficacy and Safety Studies of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabTeriflunomidePlacebo infusionPlacebo tabletMRI contrast-enhancing agentsCholestyramineActivated charcoal
Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents
Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib Compared to Teriflunomide in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
RemibrutinibTeriflunomide

Insurance & Access

Contact
30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Insurance & Support
Patient Portal
Support Groups

FAQs from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Comprehensive MS Center

The center treats multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), primary progressive MS, and secondary progressive MS (SPMS). Care is designed for both diagnosis and ongoing treatment.

Patients can access MS diagnosis, treatment, neurology care, neuroscience care, support groups, patient and caregiver education, referral services, and clinical trials. The center also offers rehabilitation support, including physical, occupational, speech, and swallow therapy.

Diagnostic care can include MRI scans of the brain and spinal cord, spinal fluid analysis, evoked potential testing, and a neurological exam. The team also reviews your medical history and performs a physical exam.

Yes. Support groups are available for patients and caregivers, and the care team also works with family members and connects people to community resources.

Yes. Virtual care is available through Penn State Health neurology services. This can be helpful for follow-up visits or for patients who want added convenience.

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