{"id":10055,"date":"2020-12-21T14:41:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T19:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/?page_id=10055"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:40:10","slug":"the-bodford-family-transverse-myelitis-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/divisions\/multiple-sclerosis\/the-bodford-family-transverse-myelitis-center\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2024\/06\/BodfordFamilyTransverseMyelitisCenter-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2024\/06\/BodfordFamilyTransverseMyelitisCenter-logo.png 540w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2024\/06\/BodfordFamilyTransverseMyelitisCenter-logo-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px\" \/>The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center (BFTMC) at UNC provides comprehensive, patient-oriented care for pediatric and adult patients with transverse myelitis. It is one of the few centers in the country dedicated to this rare and complex condition. Through research programs, the Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center hopes to find new causes and develop new treatment for patients with transverse myelitis. Learn more about transverse myelitis in this <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/30C31j0\">interview with Dr. Irena Dujmovic Basuroski<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#Bodford-clinic-about\">About<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#Bodford-referral-appointments\">Referral &amp; Appointments<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#Bodford-clinic-location\">Location<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Support Groups<\/h2>\n<p>The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center provides online support for individuals and education groups.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"wc-cards\"><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--3x2 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/event\/transverse-myelitis-neuromyelitis-optica-support-group-6\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">May 19<br\/>Tuesday 12:00 pm<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--2\">Transverse Myelitis &#038; Neuromyelitis Optica Support Group &#8211; For Patients<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--6\">The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center provides online support for individuals and education groups. Session Link is provided below. This support group is offered by The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center to any person affected with myelitis of any cause and to their care-partners. You do not have to be a patient of UNC to &hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Transverse Myelitis &#038; Neuromyelitis Optica Support Group &#8211; For Patients\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--3x2 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/event\/transverse-myelitis-neuromyelitis-optica-support-group-7\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">June 16<br\/>Tuesday 12:00 pm<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--2\">Transverse Myelitis &#038; Neuromyelitis Optica Support Group &#8211; For Caregivers<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--6\">The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center provides online support for individuals and education groups. Session Link is provided below. This support group is offered by The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center to any person affected with myelitis of any cause and to their care-partners. You do not have to be a patient of UNC to &hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Transverse Myelitis &#038; Neuromyelitis Optica Support Group &#8211; For Caregivers\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article>            <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"Bodford-clinic-about\"><h2 class=\"section-som\"><span>About<\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\n<p>The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center was established in the fall of 2019. In addition to our mission of providing exceptional comprehensive and individualized care for pediatric and adult patients with transverse myelitis (TM) of all causes and at all disease stages, our vision for the future is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct research and contribute to the development of new treatments including opportunities to participate in clinical research projects;<\/li>\n<li>Offer patient and caregiver educational programs and materials; and<\/li>\n<li>Serve as an educational center for healthcare providers in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clinical trials and educational programs will be announced.<\/p>\n<h3>Approach to Care<\/h3>\n<p>Our team works closely with patients to create personalized treatment plans that include both medications and customized neuro-rehabilitation programs. A clinical pharmacist helps manage medications, while experienced nurses support care in both hospital and outpatient settings and help coordinate each patient\u2019s care. A licensed clinical social worker also provides emotional and practical support to patients and their care partners.<\/p>\n<h3>Services<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatments for acute attacks of transverse myelitis (inpatient or out-patient, depending on the severity of the condition): I.V. steroids, plasma exchange, intravenous immunoglobulins, and some other immunotherapies<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance immunotherapies<\/li>\n<li>Multimodal symptomatic treatment for specific symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Multimodal neuro-rehabilitation programs: physical therapy including pelvic health, occupational therapy,<br \/>\ncognitive and speech rehabilitation if needed, functional electrical stimulation, and neuroprosthetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2nd Annual NMOSD\/MOGAD\/Transverse Myelitis Patient Day Presentations<\/h3>\n<p>Full-day educational event designed for individuals and living with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease (MOGAD), and Transverse Myelitis, as well as their families and caregivers. 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If you would like to enroll, click on the link and select \u201cRequest an Account.\u201d You may wish to\u00a0<a class=\"external-link\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/unclineberger.org\/referring\/CareLinkinfo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download an overview<\/a>\u00a0of the referral portal or view a\u00a0<a class=\"external-link\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/unclineberger.org\/referring\/UNConlineenrollmentinstructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">step-by-step guide<\/a><span class=\"external-link\">\u00a0on how to sign up<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a UNC CareLink account, please fax a completed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2018\/05\/unc-adult-neurology-referral-form-2-2-17.pdf\"> Adult Clinic Referral Form<\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>including a specific referral question and records to (919) 590-6776<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Epic: Enter an ambulatory referral to Neurology, capture into the comments &#8220;Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center.&#8221; Once received, our referral coordinators will schedule an appointment.<\/li>\n<li>You can call (984) 215-5624 for assistance with any questions or concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on the referral process, please visit the Referring Provider Resources page.<\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-default btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/patient-care\/referring-provider-resources\/\">Referring Provider Resources<\/a>\n<h2 id=\"Bodford-clinic-location\"><h2 class=\"section-som\"><span>Clinic Location<\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\n<som-cell cell-info=\"{&quot;ID&quot;:19252,&quot;post_author&quot;:&quot;68462&quot;,&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2024-09-26 12:15:51&quot;,&quot;post_date_gmt&quot;:&quot;2024-09-26 16:15:51&quot;,&quot;post_content&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_title&quot;:&quot;UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus&quot;,&quot;post_excerpt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_status&quot;:&quot;publish&quot;,&quot;comment_status&quot;:&quot;closed&quot;,&quot;ping_status&quot;:&quot;closed&quot;,&quot;post_password&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_name&quot;:&quot;unc-hospitals-hillsborough-campus&quot;,&quot;to_ping&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pinged&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_modified&quot;:&quot;2024-09-26 12:18:12&quot;,&quot;post_modified_gmt&quot;:&quot;2024-09-26 16:18:12&quot;,&quot;post_content_filtered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_parent&quot;:0,&quot;guid&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.med.unc.edu\\\/neurology\\\/cell\\\/unc-hospitals-hillsborough-campus\\\/&quot;,&quot;menu_order&quot;:0,&quot;post_type&quot;:&quot;somcell&quot;,&quot;post_mime_type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;comment_count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;filter&quot;:&quot;raw&quot;}\" cell-meta=\"{&quot;_wpv_contains_gutenberg_views&quot;:[&quot;&quot;],&quot;_upd_sortorder&quot;:[&quot;1&quot;],&quot;layout&quot;:[&quot;SingleCellBlocks&quot;],&quot;cellInformation&quot;:[&quot;{\\&quot;singleCellBlocks\\&quot;:{\\&quot;imagePercent\\&quot;:50,\\&quot;imageMinHeight\\&quot;:350,\\&quot;mediaType\\&quot;:\\&quot;image\\&quot;,\\&quot;textAlignment\\&quot;:\\&quot;left\\&quot;,\\&quot;titleAccent\\&quot;:1,\\&quot;cellHeader\\&quot;:\\&quot;UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus\\&quot;,\\&quot;cellText\\&quot;:\\&quot;460 Waterstone Dr.,\\\\nHillsborough, NC 27278,\\\\nPhone: (984) 215-5624,\\\\nFax: (919) 590-6776,\\\\nPlenty of free parking\\&quot;,\\&quot;blockImage\\&quot;:\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.med.unc.edu\\\/neurology\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/716\\\/2020\\\/05\\\/Hillsborough-ContractDesign.jpg\\&quot;,\\&quot;backgroundImageAlignmentX\\&quot;:\\&quot;center\\&quot;,\\&quot;backgroundImageAlignmentY\\&quot;:\\&quot;top\\&quot;,\\&quot;stickerText\\&quot;:\\&quot;The Bodford Family TM Center\\&quot;,\\&quot;backgroundColor\\&quot;:\\&quot;lightGray\\&quot;,\\&quot;addButton\\&quot;:\\&quot;true\\&quot;,\\&quot;buttonText\\&quot;:\\&quot;Get Driving Directions\\&quot;,\\&quot;buttonLink\\&quot;:\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/maps.app.goo.gl\\\/r2dwGcc49umtRuEo8\\&quot;,\\&quot;hasCustomMenu\\&quot;:\\&quot;false\\&quot;},\\&quot;repeatableBoxes\\&quot;:[],\\&quot;blockType\\&quot;:\\&quot;imageBlocks\\&quot;,\\&quot;blockStyle\\&quot;:\\&quot;halfImage\\&quot;}&quot;],&quot;apiCallInformation&quot;:[&quot;{}&quot;]}\"><\/som-cell>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center (BFTMC) at UNC provides comprehensive, patient-oriented care for pediatric and adult patients with transverse myelitis. 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