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Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) have many barriers to health care and participate in less health promotion activities than the general population. The current feasibility project was a trial implementation of an existing telehealth promotion program within a community neurology clinic with a single MS provider. The program comprised an initial face-to-face meeting followed by five scheduled telephone calls over a 12-week period. Progress was facilitated through motivational interviewing techniques and performed by a MS-certified nurse working as a nurse navigator in the clinic. Of 10 participants, nine (90%) showed overall progress toward their goals over 12 weeks. Within limits of a feasibility pilot, the program showed positive patient outcomes and was well received by participants and not a burden to clinic staff. The delivery model eliminates many barriers to care and increases patient satisfaction with the clinic while keeping costs to the clinic low. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 55(3), 31-37.].