State Proclamation Coincides with Brain Health Fair and American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting
Newswise — HONOLULU – Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie has issued a state proclamation declaring the week of April 9-16, 2011, as “Brain Health Awareness Week” in the Aloha state. The proclamation coincides with two large events in Honolulu; the Brain Health Fair Saturday, April 9, and the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting at the Hawaii Convention Center April 9-16, which is the world’s largest meeting of neurologists with more than 9,000 attendees.
“Brain Health Awareness Week” aims to help the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation raise awareness about the vital need for more research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders, which currently affect one in six people worldwide. Common brain disorders include Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, autism and brain cancer.
“We are thankful for the Governor’s support in raising awareness about the vital need for everyone to have a healthier brain through the support of research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders,” said Christine E. Phelps, Deputy Executive Director of the American Academy of Neurology Foundation. “Please visit our website, BuyaBrain.org, to learn more about how you can help and honor your family and friends who are living with brain disorders. What makes the American Academy of Neurology Foundation so special is the fact that 100% of your donation will go directly toward research.”
“Brain Health Awareness Week” will kick off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011, with the Brain Health Fair presented by the American Academy of Neurology Foundation at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu. The Brain Health Fair is a free event for the public to learn from some of the best and brightest neurologists in the world about the latest advances in managing neurologic disorders as well as how to maintain a healthy brain. Brain health classes will be offered along with a kids zone and an exhibit hall with more than 30 exhibitors. Free registration is open at www.brainhealthfair.com.
The American Academy of Neurology Foundation raises money to support vital research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders. The Foundation is committed to improving patient care, quality of life and public understanding of brain and other neurologic disorders. For more information, visit www.buyabrain.org.
The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 24,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
For more information about the American Academy of Neurology and its upcoming Annual Meeting, visit http://www.aan.com.
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