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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston, TX) - PADRECC
 
The Houston Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is one of six new VA Centers of Excellence around the country, specializing in research, education and clinical care for veterans with Parkinson's disease and related neurological movement disorders. In addition to conducting research on drug trials, rehabilitation, epidemiology, health services delivery, and quality of life, the Houston Center will participate in a landmark study to assess the effectiveness of surgical implantation of deep brain stimulators in reducing the symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease. The Center operates as a Consortium with the other 5 PADRECCs.
The Houston PADRECC Education Committee Presents:
"Rehabilitation for Patients with Parkinson's Disease:
Where Are We Now,"
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What:
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A rehabilitation conference with 7.0 continuing education hours for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech/language pathologists. |
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United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77007 |
| When: |
Saturday, June 7, 2008 8:00 AM - 4:35 PM |
| Sponsors: |
Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) and
Houston Area Parkinson's Society (HAPS)
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| Co-sponsors: |
UTMB Department of Physical Therapy, Galveston and
Cure PSP (Progressive Nuclear Palsy)
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Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 2, 2008
PADRECC Patient Family Forum
Program: To be announced plus - A discussion by PADRECC neurologists and patients
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: MEDVAMC 4th floor auditorium
August, 2008
PADRECC Patient Family Forum
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: MEDVAMC 4th flor auditorium
PADRECC Staff Directory
Eugene C. Lai, MD,PhD - Director
Richard K. Simpson, MD,PhD - Associate Director
Gabriel Hou, MD,PhD - Associate Director of Research
Aliya Sarwar, MD - Associate Director of Clinical Care
Linda Fincher, RN - Assistant Clinical Director
Naomi Nelson, PhD - Co-Associate Director of Education
Marilyn Trail, MOT, OTR - Co-Associate Director of Education
Michele York, PhD - Clinical Neuropsychologist
Brenda Wade - Administrative Officer
Diane Davis, RN, BSN - Clinical Coordinator
Farah Atassi, MD, MPH - Health Science Specialist
Suzanne Moore, BA - Health Science Specialist
Louise Mercer - Clinic Clerk
PADRECC Services Offered
The Houston PADRECC offers clinical services, educational outreach and support to veterans with Parkinson's Disease and related neurodegenerative movement disorders. The PADRECC also organizes professional education programs and seminars to allied health professionals interested in Parkinson's Disease and related movement disorders. To learn more about the services provided at our facility, please see our Services page.
PADRECC Newsletters
To browse the Houston PADRECC Education Newsletters for Patients and Health Care Professionals, click here.
PADRECC PowerpointPresentations
To view selected Powerpoint presentations on Parkinson's disease presented by PADRECC Staff members, click here.
Contact Information
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
PADRECC
Room 2B-146
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
mail stop: 127-PD
Phone: (713) 794-7841
Fax: (713) 794-8888
For any questions or comments regarding this website's content, please e-mail the webmaster at marilyn.trail@med.va.gov .
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