-Al Corrado
Neurological care is the next frontier for major medical advancements. In 2004, we established Providence Brain Institute to better connect patient care and research in such areas as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, epilepsy and the treatment of brain aneurysms. By building a robust infrastructure to connect these programs, we can leverage learnings across all areas to better serve our patients.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Oregon. Providence Brain Institute treats more stroke patients than any other health system in Oregon. Providence Stroke Center is the first center in Oregon to have earned a national Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care. We are well positioned to connect patient care resources, such as Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center and Providence ALS Center, with state-of-the-art technologies, such as a Gamma Knife and a neuro bi-plane laboratory, to ensure our community receives the very best care possible.
Highlights
Crews have cut a temporary entrance into the back side of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center to bring in the world's most advanced neurosurgical imaging system, called "IMRISneuro." Construction crews will pass large equipment and supplies through the opening - which is 16 feet wide and nine feet high - as they build an operating room to house the system.
Through extensive research and formulas, John Toner, Ph.D., a physics professor at the University of Oregon, determined the Gamma Knife was the best treatment option for his rare auditory tumor.
The new Providence Cancer Center on the campus of Providence Portland Medical Center is home to the first Gamma Knife Perfexion in the Northwest. Gamma Knife Perfexion is the gold standard for noninvasive radiosurgery for head and neck cancers and a host of other neurological conditions.
The world's most advanced MRI will be coming in 2009 to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Neurological Services. The intraoperative MRI will allow a fusion of real-time imaging with brain surgery, enhancing the ability to safely and completely remove brain tumors in deep areas of the brain.
The Providence Together campaign is about the difference we can make when we work together. Here are some stories from physicians, patients and supporters that inspire.
- Building a remarkable environment for brain and spine patients.
- John Toner, Ph.D. determined the Gamma Knife was the best treatment option for his rare auditory tumor.
- Ron Knutsen’s determination and sparkle help restore his life after a brain hemorrhage.
- Tiny platinum coils banish Kenya’s brain aneurysm — then do the same for her sister, Neshia.
- When Margy met Stanley, the course of Margy's MS took a positive turn.
- Kimberly Goslin, M.D., Ph.D., creates a better story for patients who have Lou Gehrig's disease.
Philanthropic support makes a difference for neurological patients and their families. Gifts to Providence Foundations ensure that the very best treatment and resources are available to those in need.
- New neurological unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is named in honor of Manton J. Spear.
Learn more about the resources Providence Brain Institute brings to the community.
- Providence ALS Center is the 28th facility in the country and the first in Oregon certified by the national ALS Association.
- Alzheimer’s and memory disorders expert joins Providence Brain Institute.
- Providence stroke programs receive top national honors.
Meet some of the key leaders at Providence Brain Institute making a difference for patients locally and around the world.