eNeuro

A Tacoma man who suffered a brain injury from a brutal, unsolved attack recovers with the help of Providence Acute Rehabilitation Center. See the report on KPTV.

Lisa Yanase, M.D., associate medical director of Providence Stroke Center, explained to KOIN Studio 6 how complex migraines can mimic stroke symptoms. The topic was raised after a TV reporter gave a garbled live report from the Grammy Awards in February.

Vivek Deshmukh, M.D., F.A.C.S., appeared on KOIN Local 6 and on KPTV (Top Stories, scroll to “Techniques for Making Brain Surgery Less Frightening”) to discuss endovascular approaches to repairing ruptured aneurysms.

Richard Rosenbaum, M.D., medical director of Providence Center for Parkinson’s Disease, talked with KPTV about the increase in Parkinson’s among younger patients. (Top Stories, scroll to “Fighting Parkinson’s.”)

Amy Schultz, Ph.D., a clinical geropsychologist with Providence Cognitive Assessment Clinic, gave a series of talks in February on memory loss, brain function and aging. She also was featured in an Oregonian story on the subject.

Portland Monthly features Providence “top docs”

Providence Brain Institute specialists were voted the best by their peers for 2011. Congratulations to neurosurgeon Daniel Rohrer, M.D.; neurologists Kimberly Goslin, M.D., Ph.D., and Richard Rosenbaum, M.D.; otolaryngologist Edsel Kim, M.D., and radiation oncologist Steven Seung, M.D., Ph.D.

Stroke video library
now online

The clips provide patients with information on recognizing the risks and signs of stroke, and on the importance of fast action.

Community forum lectures

Our specialists and clinical staff are featured in several upcoming community education events. These forums provide guidance to patients and their families coping with neurological conditions. Providence Brain Institute encourages collaboration with local physicians and care facilities for future forums.

Providence Brain Institute Speakers Bureau

Our specialists can provide lectures and peer discussions with physicians on advancements in clinical techniques, research and diagnosis.

Arranging for events

Please contact Providence Brain Institute to discuss the events that are currently available or can be arranged upon request.

Providence Brain Institute
9135 SW Barnes Road, Suite 363
Portland, OR 97225
503-216-1055
E-mail: braininstitute@providence.org