Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) and the Saint Thomas Health Neuroscience Institute are offering a free educational series, Think About It, this summer in Murfreesboro to help the public better understand the workings of the brain, common neurological issues and the latest treatment options.
MTMC and Saint Thomas Health are dedicated to the treatment and prevention of neurological disorders and offering compassionate, individualized care and the most advanced technology for diagnosis and treatment of stroke, brain and spine tumors, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders and headaches.
According to the National Center for Health, stroke is ranked as the third leading cause of death in United States. Alzheimer’s disease is ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and it is estimated that 5.4 million Americans are currently diagnosed with this debilitating illness. Prevention of these neurological diseases and issues includes knowledge and noticing early warning signs.
The Think About It series features five topics and each session will be presented by MTMC and Saint Thomas Health neuroscience physicians and professionals who will be available for questions. A light lunch will be provided.
Back Pain
The program, Overcoming Back Pain, will be from noon until 1:00 in the afternoon on Thursday, June 7th. It will be in the meeting room at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Moran will show the latest advances in back care that can help participants get back to leading an active life.
Sleep
Later, another lunch at noon on Thursday, July 26th, will focus on tips that will improve your sleep patterns, along with when to seek help and what treatment options are available. That information will be presented by Neurologist and Sleep Specialist Dr. Oscar Mendez at Center for Sleep at MTMC and Tennessee Neurology Specialists.
Memory and Brain
On Friday, August 10th, at noon, another session in the hospital's meeting room will cover Memory and Enhancing the Power of Your Brain. MTMC Neurologist Dr. John Witt will tell about when it’s more than a memory issue, testing options available and treatment and exercises that can enhance the power of your brain.
Epilepsy and Seizures
Then a session on Thursday, September 19th with Neurologist Dr. Jessica Thomas. That noon event will focus on Understanding Epilepsy and the Characteristics of Seizures.
Strokes
This final in the series will cover the Future of Stroke Care on Friday, October 19th, also at noon. Dr. Witt will cover: All about stroke – the signs, symptoms, importance of time, our network and treatments.
All guests will receive complimentary refreshments at each seminar and free parking is available. Space is limited. To RSVP for the Think About It series, go to www.sths.com/thinkaboutit or call 615-284-LIFE (5433).