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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.