Our ALS and Neuromuscular Center Team

At the OHSU ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center, we take a multidisciplinary approach to your care. We bring together experts from all areas of OHSU to make sure you receive the best treatment available. We are also part of the OHSU Brain Institute, a nationally known center for nervous system research and treatment. Our staff includes neurologists, a clinical nurse manager, pulmonary consultants, augmentative speech specialists, voice and swallowing specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dieticians and orthotists.

Additional team members

Respiratory therapist

Kim Keeling, R.R.T.

Speech and swallowing therapist

Deanna Britton, P.h.D, C.C.C.-S.L.P., B.C.-A.N.C.D.S.

ALS Nurse Coordinator

Christy Marchant, R.N.

Orthotist

Marcus Cassar, C.P.O.
Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics
503 243-1974

Representatives

Muscular Dystrophy Association: MDA in Oregon
Toni Crary

503 223-3177

ALS Association: Oregon and SW Washington Chapter
Lance Christian, L.M.S.W.
 503 238 5559 ext 101