For the second year in a row, Memorial Medical Center (MMC) will celebrate Brain Awareness Week, March 15-24, by participating in a local Brain Awareness Health Fair.
The Fair, being held Wednesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Medical Center’s Clinical Pavilion Atrium, will be in conjunction with an international Brain Awareness Week event hosted by the Dana Foundation. Organizations across Cambria County will join the Conemaugh Health System in promoting an array of topics pertaining to brain health. Professionals from the following will be on hand:
Crichton Rehabilitation Center
MMC’s Stroke Program
Brain Tumor Treatment Program
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania
Unlimited Care Providers
John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute
MMC’s General Surgery Residency Program
Interactive displays for all ages will be available as well as information on ways to keep your brain healthy. In addition, attendees can hear brain research success stories, participate in fun brainteasers and enjoy brain-healthy food giveaways. Free parking will be available in the parking garages on MMC’s Main Campus.
About the Dana Foundation
According to the Dana Foundation website, the Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic organization that supports brain research through grants and educates the public about the successes and potential of brain research. www.dana.org
