Myasthenia Gravis group to meet

A new support group for those diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, has been initiated by the Central Texas Support Group of the Northwest Texas Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.

People affected by myasthenia gravis, including family and friends of myasthenics, are invited to attend the Oct. 11 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Spicewood Springs Branch of the Austin Public Library.

The meeting is free. For more information, contact group coordinator Linda Ann Joslin at (512) 258-7156 or texaspm3@sbcglobal.net.