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Happy 4th of July! 🗽 We hope you have a safe and joy-filled holiday.
The Barrow Neurological Foundation office is closed today, July 4, and will return on Monday, July 7! In the meantime, you can visit us online at www.supportbarrow.org
Jimmy Walker has spent the past six decades working with some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, including Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Reba McEntire, Michael Jordan, Reggie Jackson, and The Greatest himself, Muhammad Ali. But through it all, he was silently battling a neurological condition that left him feeling like he couldn’t control his movements. He was diagnosed with essential tremor - a progressive movement disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking in the hands. But fate led him to Barrow, and everything changed.
Read his story at the link in our bio!
Then vs. now... 40-year difference! Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, and former President and CEO Robert F. Spetzler, MD, are shown training a group of residents. Education has always been a cornerstone of Barrow Neurological Institute`s mission. With philanthropic support, its renowned physicians and scientists can provide education for all levels of learning - from high school and undergraduate students to fellows and international observers to colleagues at partner sites worldwide!
Alison Coombs was living independently, pursing a degree in art education — something she is deeply passionate about — and looking forward to the future. She never imagined she would experience a sudden #headache that would turn her world upside down, plunging her into years of pain and uncertainty. That was until she found the Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Through her journey, Alison learned that treating headache requires a multidisciplinary approach. In combination with headache treatment, Alison concentrated on strengthening her mind-body connection and staying present with the Center`s Wellness Program, which led to something wonderful and unexpected. "I was able to feel my creative spark again, something I hadn`t been able to meaningfully engage with for a very long time," she says. Read her story of resilience at the link in our bio!
Your support helps make incredible success stories like this possible! 👏 June is #MigraineandHeadacheAwarenessMonth. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute to help the Center continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families!
Give today: https://giveto.supportbarrow.org/migraine-fb. Link in bio!
Last month, Barrow Neurological Institute hosted its annual Neuroscience Symposium!
Thank you to all who supported and attended this educational conference! Swipe to take a look at some of the highlights!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Barrow #Neuroscience Symposium at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute in #Phoenix, #Arizona!
It has been our pleasure to organize this gathering of great minds for 48 years as part of our commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of #medicine in neuroscience.
Here`s a glimpse into the week`s events.
We are pleased to announce that Michele S. Gregory has been selected to serve as the new President of Barrow Neurological Foundation! Michele is an accomplished advancement executive with three decades of experience in healthcare, academic medicine, and higher education philanthropy.
"I am deeply honored and excited to assume the role of President of Barrow Neurological Foundation and Chief Philanthropy Officer for Barrow Neurological Institute. This is an extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with a distinguished team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of neurological research, patient care, and education. I am profoundly grateful for the trust that the Institute leadership and Foundation board members have placed in me and look forward to guiding the Foundation as we continue to make a transformative and enduring impact." - Michele S. Gregory
Read the full announcement at the link in our bio!
👏 Here is some more great news from the Lewis Headache Center in honor of #migraine and #headache awareness month! Led by social worker Sadie Kaspala, LMSW, and clinical psychologist Jennifer Gray, PhD (pictured), the Lewis Headache Center introduced a new class, Empowered Relief, which focuses on reducing pain intensity, distress, and interference. We are so grateful for the philanthropic support of our donors, especially Jan and Tom Lewis, for making classes like this available for our patients!
Learn more about your impact at the Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. Link in bio!
😀 Great reminder as we begin the weekend!
Thank you for your support!
In this video, Anna D. Burke, MD, shares what inspires her to continue her work in Alzheimer`s research and patient care. You don`t want to miss her heartwarming message! 😊
☀️ Today is the longest day of the year. In addition to it being the #SummerSolstice, it is also a day we come together to shine a light on the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease. On this day of light, join us in bringing hope to patients, caregivers, and families living with this disease 24/7.
Please join us today in making a tax-deductible gift to the Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute at the link in our bio!
🧠 Can you figure out today`s #brainteaser? Make sure you comment your answer below! A hint is provided below - if you need it!
Even simple exercises like this are an excellent workout for your brain! June is #AlzheimersandBrainHealthAwareness Month, so prioritize your brain health with small, fun activities like this!
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Hint: Count the letters in each tile!
Forgetfulness may be common - but some changes shouldn`t be ignored. Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, shares the difference between normal age-related memory changes and changes that indicate you may need to see a memory disorders specialist.
This June, help raise awareness for Alzheimer`s disease by sharing this post and making a tax-deductible gift to the Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute. Link in bio!
