ALS Association Expands Network of Certified Treatment Centers, Enhances Access to Multidisciplinary Care

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The ALS Association has announced the designation of its 100th Certified Treatment Center of Excellence, solidifying its commitment to making ALS a livable disease. The UCLA ALS Clinic and Research Center achieved this milestone, joining six other newly certified centers in the organization's network of clinics. This expansion ensures that more people living with ALS and their families across the country can receive the highest standard of specialized care, regardless of their location.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ALS Association has designated its 100th Certified Treatment Center of Excellence, the UCLA ALS Clinic and Research Center, which meets the highest quality of care in the management of ALS.
  • The certification process is based on American Academy of Neurology standards, requiring centers to maintain a collaborative relationship with the ALS Association and participate in research.
  • The multidisciplinary care model, which brings together a team of specially trained healthcare professionals, has been shown to improve quality of life and prolong life for people with ALS.
  • The ALS Association has a long history of supporting multidisciplinary care throughout the country and is committed to making ALS a livable disease while searching for a cure.
  • The following clinics have recently been designated as ALS Association Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence:
  • The certification process ensures that people living with ALS and their families can access the highest standard of specialized care, regardless of their location.

Statistics:

  • 100: The number of ALS Association Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence, including the UCLA ALS Clinic and Research Center.
  • 2-5 years: The average life expectancy after diagnosis for people with ALS.
  • 100%: The percentage of people with ALS who will eventually lose the ability to breathe.
  • 95%: The percentage of people with ALS who will experience total paralysis.

Sources:

  • The ALS Association: "The ALS Association Announces 100th Certified Treatment Center of Excellence" (September 18, 2025)
  • The ALS Association: "About the ALS Association"
  • American Academy of Neurology: "Standards for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis"
  • ALS Association Press Release (September 18, 2025)