Disclaimer / Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois website. We hope it is helpful to you. Our mission is to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by myasthenia gravis and to improve their lives through programs of patient services, public awareness, medical research, professional education, advocacy and patient care. For information about how we are funded, please go to About Us – How We Are Funded.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a replacement for professional medical treatment or diagnosis. Please consult your health care provider with any questions you have or advice you are seeking about a specific medical condition. All links to websites contained in MGF of Illinois’ website are provided for convenience and information. MGF of Illinois periodically monitors the sites for availability but has no control over content. MGF of Illinois does not endorse or recommend the information, products or services provided or advertised on the linked websites, nor is the existence of links to websites in any category intended to be a complete list.

Privacy Policy

MGF of Illinois does not share or sell any personal or medical information about individuals who visit our website. We collect information about you only if you volunteer it. Volunteering information may be in the form of emailing us for information, donating online, registering for an event online or purchasing products online. If you would like to opt out of any or all types of contact with the MGF of Illinois, please email us your request at info@myastheniagravis.org, call us at 1-800-888-6208 or write us at Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of IL, 310 W. Lake St., Suite 219, Elmhurst, IL 60126. If you choose to “Share Your Story” on our website, MGF of Illinois is not responsible for your privacy.

The MGF of Illinois adheres to the 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. (COPPA). COPPA, effective April 21, 2000, applies to the online collection of personal information from children under age 13. For more information, visit the FTC’s COPPA site at: http://www.coppa.org/comply.htm. In the event we receive information or inquiries from a child we know to be under the age of 13, we obtain parental consent before any information is collected, used or disclosed.

Editorial content

The content of this website was compiled and written by members of the MGF of Illinois board of trustees and staff. These individuals are not medical professionals, but live with or are experienced with MG. Medical information was reviewed for accuracy and approved by the MGF of Illinois Medical Advisory Board, but should not to be interpreted as medical advice, recommendation or prescription. Always obtain the recommendations of a health care professional with regard to any symptoms, diagnosis, treatment or questions you have about your own medical situation.

Paid Advertising

Currently, the MGF of Illinois does not display or receive funds from advertisements.

Information on this page updated October 2009.