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Neurosciences Classes, Screenings and Support Groups
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Headache Support Groups
Headache Support Group
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 2nd Tuesday, every other month
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 938-5252
Support is provided for headache sufferers and their families.
John Muir Neurosciences Institute Classes
Brain Injury Program
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5050
Specialized, multidisciplinary, rehabilitation staff provide a continuum of care and treatment to patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Components include education, information and referral, task force, trauma protocol, brain injury protocol, TBI research group, community education, Brain Injury Survivor Group, "On-Track"collaboration with Mt. Diablo School District's community-based day program.
Back/Neck Class
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Danville
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 831-1414
This 1 - 1 1/2 hour class reviews good movement patterns for home and work. Participants learn ways to protect their backs from injury while bending, lifting, carrying and reaching overhead, as well as when driving and sitting at a computer. Opportunity to explore solutions to individual situations. Physician referral required.
Back/Neck Class
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300
This 1 - 1 1/2 hour class reviews good movement patterns for home and work. Participants learn ways to protect their backs from injury while bending, lifting, carrying and reaching overhead, as well as when driving and sitting at a computer. Opportunity to explore solutions to individual situations. Physician referral required.
Cerebral Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5050
These conditions are evaluated and treated by a team of neurosurgeons and neurointerventional radiologists. The appropriate treatment strategy may include endovascular techniques such as embolizations or coiling and/or neurosurgical procedures. Treatment is always available on an emergency basis. For emergencies call 911.
Back/Neck Class
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Rossmoor
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 988-7595
This 1 - 1 1/2 hour class reviews good movement patterns for home and work. Participants learn ways to protect their backs from injury while bending, lifting, carrying and reaching overhead, as well as when driving and sitting at a computer. Opportunity to explore solutions to individual situations. Physician referral required.
Nutrition Counseling
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord
Date: Weekdays
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 674-2518
A registered dietitian is available for individual counseling and development of a diet and menu plan that takes into consideration your food preferences, lifestyle and medical needs. Physician referral required.
Adaptive Driving Program
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300
Behind-the-wheel assessment and training is offered for individuals with physical, visual, perceptual and cognitive deficits.
Injury Prevention Program
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5224
Various classes are offered to educate individuals on how to reduce preventable injuries, both unintentional and intentional, including classes in car seat safety, bike safety and violence prevention.
Neuropsychology/Memory Clinic
Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-4296
Neuropsychology and speech pathology collaborative, comprehensive, outpatient clinical evaluations of cognitive functioning to identify areas of cognitive deficits and strategies for coping and/or remediation.. Assists in patient and family education in the course of their response to disability.
Balance Improvement Class
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Phone: 947-5300
This class is for patients with mild balance impairments who want to continue exercising under the supervision of skilled therapists. Caretakers may need to be present if participants need assistance getting on or off equipment. Participants must meet the following criteria: Medical release signed by an M.D., stable vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiration), six months or more after date of stroke (post cerebral vascular accident (stroke), completed treatment in a one-on-one therapy program.
Nutrition Counseling
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Weekdays
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-5313
A registered dietitian is available for individual counseling and development of a diet and menu plan that takes into consideration your food preferences, lifestyle and medical needs. Physician referral required.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Rossmoor
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300
This includes evaluation and treatment for vestibular and balance dysfunction. The program requires a written referral from a physician, and is covered by most insurance plans. Evaluation includes testing specific for assessing the degree of balance deficits, such as postural control and motion sensitivity. The interpretation of these tests are discussed with the patient. Treatment is based on the findings of the testing, and is directed toward improving balance with daily functional activities. An individualized home program is included as part of the treatment.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300
This includes evaluation and treatment for vestibular and balance dysfunction. The program requires a written referral from a physician, and is covered by most insurance plans. Evaluation includes testing specific for assessing the degree of balance deficits, such as postural control and motion sensitivity. The interpretation of these tests are discussed with the patient. Treatment is based on the findings of the testing, and is directed toward improving balance with daily functional activities. An individualized home program is included as part of the treatment.
John Muir Neurosciences Institute Programs/Services
Pituitary Program
Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5050
Medical and surgical evaluation of complex pituitary tumors and problems. Call 941-5050 for more information.
John Muir Neurosciences Institute Support Groups
Brain Injury Survivor Group - Newlift II
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-4466 ext. 31806
Education and support is provided for individuals who have experienced a brain injury. Meets at the John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek. Physician or rehabilitation counselor referral is required. Call Sheri Scarborough, Ph.D., at the John Muir John Muir Neurosciences Institute, 947-4466 ext. 31806, for dates, times and more information.
Brain Injury Survivor Group - Newlift II
Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-4466 ext. 31806
Education and support is provided for individuals who have experienced a brain injury. Meets at the John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek. Physician or rehabilitation counselor referral is required. Call Sheri Scarborough, Ph.D., at the John Muir John Muir Neurosciences Institute, 947-4466 ext. 31806, for dates, times and more information.
Kids' Support Group - Living with Illness
Location: 2540 Charleston Street, Oakland
Date: Every other Monday
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 510-531-7551
Support is provided for children, ages 5 to 16, who are coping with the serious illness of a loved one.
Headache Support Group
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 2nd Tuesday, every other month
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 938-5252
Support is provided for headache sufferers and their families.
Asthma Education/Support Group
Location: John Muir Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2351
This class is designed to assist individuals and their families in understanding asthma. This three-hour course will be provided quarterly. Participants will learn how to spot asthma triggers, manage the disease, call their doctor when necessary and review the correct way to use inhalers. It will focus on ideal drug regimens and optimal medication delivery, as well as control techniques and assessment skills.
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Support Group
Location: Call for more info
Date: 2nd Monday
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300 or 674-2586
Support is provided for individuals recovering from a stroke as well as their family members and caregivers.