Neuroscience at John C.:
Our Community Commitment
Just as John C. Lincoln is a community-oriented health network, our neurology department has a strong commitment to treating and preventing the leading causes of disability in our community: stroke, movement disorders and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Movement Disorders
Our neurology staff offers some the most advanced treatments available to meet challenges posed by movement disorders, which include essential tremor, dystonia and Parkinson's disease.
One of these advanced treatments is deep brain stimulation (DBS), where electrodes are implanted into the brain to regulate brain activity through tremor-neutralizing electrical impulses—similar to how a pacemaker regulates a heartbeat. This treatment can be combined with stereotactic mapping—using CT or MRI scans to pinpoint the best position for implanting electrodes.
Our Health & Wellness section serves as a starting point for learning about Parkinson's disease. Articles include:
For in-depth discussions of movement disorders, several external web sites offer excellent resources for information on movement disorders:
A Holistic Approach for Neurological Disorders
If you or a loved one is ever affected by neurological disorders involving stroke, movement disorders or traumatic brain injury, you can be sure that you’ll have the most highly qualified and compassionate care at John C. Lincoln.
Our philosophy of care incorporates the principles of holistic medicine. Put differently, we stand for a broader view of patient care, treating the entire person, not merely the illness.
In practice, holistic medicine takes many forms. At the community level, we discuss ways to lead healthier lives. We're working hard to raise public awareness of stroke and its risk factors—through annual stroke checks, community presentations and the weekly Stroke Support Group program. Likewise, we're actively educating athletes on how to prevent head injury.
In the hospital, we take into account patients’ spiritual concerns, cultural differences and personal attitudes. Doing so helps our patients feel comfortable with the care we’re providing and take an active role in the recovery from neurological disorders.
We also place an emphasis on patient education during the hospital stay, so that our patients and their families are more able to tend to daily activities once home.