State Legislators Meet With Patient Advocacy Groups At State Capitol For Educational Forum on Impact of Neurological Disorders.American Academy The American Academy in Berlin is a non-partisan academic institution in Berlin. It was founded in September 1994 by a group of prominent Americans and Germans, among them Richard Holbrooke, Henry Kissinger, Richard von Weizsäcker, Fritz Stern and Otto Graf Lambsdorff and opened in of Neurology-- What? Massachusetts patient advocacy Patient advocacy refers to speaking on behalf of a patient in order to protect their rights and help them obtain needed information and services. The role of patient advocate is frequently assumed by nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers. groups will unite at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 25 for an educational forum to inform state legislators and government officials about the significant impact neurological disorders This is a list of major and frequently observed neurological disorders (e.g. Alzheimer's disease), symptoms (e.g.back pain), signs (e.g. aphasia) and syndromes (e.g. Aicardi syndrome). have on patients, families and the community at large. The American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society for neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1949 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best is hosting the Neurology Advocacy Expo as part of its Think Neurology Now public awareness campaign. The tradeshow-style forum will allow member of the state government to learn from and interact with numerous local patient organizations. Participants include the American Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, degenerative brain disorder first described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817. When there is no known cause, the disease usually appears after age 40 and is referred to as Parkinson's disease. Association, American Stroke Association, Massachusetts Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association, incorportated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. , Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. , Massachusetts Brain Injury Association, Massachusetts Neurologic Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a United States-based non-profit organization, and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on issues relating to multiple sclerosis, and organize a wide range of programs, including support for the newly , Central New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. Chapter and Northeast Parkinson's and Caregivers Inc. When and Where? Neurology Advocacy Day Massachusetts State Capitol Great Hall Boston, MA Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Why? Neurology Advocacy Day marks the first time local patient advocacy groups have planned a coordinated effort to inform state legislators about the impact neurological disorders have on patients, families and the community at large and the importance of ensuring the best possible care and quality of life for patients. Neurology Advocacy Day is one of several events planned in a month long-public awareness campaign, sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, to raise the public's awareness of neurology, the impact of neurological disorders, and the critical role of the neurologist in ensuring the best possible care and quality of life for patients. Governor Mitt Romney and Mayor Thomas Menino have proclaimed January as Think Neurology Now Month in Massachusetts and Boston in support of this effort. Neurology is the study of the brain and nervous system. An estimated one in six people in the United States will be affected by a neurological disorder during their lifetime. There are more than 600 known neurological disorders. The economic impact of these disorders is significant, currently estimated at $400 billion annually in the United States. For more information, visit www.ThinkNeurologyNow.org or call the Think Neurology Now toll-free number 866-770-7570. About the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation Established in 1948, the American Academy of Neurology is an association of more than 18,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. The Foundation works with the American Academy of Neurology to promote research in the neurosciences and to advance public understanding of neurological disorders. |
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