Events

E.g., 09/01/2025

  • Access to Care Orientation

    Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Online Zoom
    • Healthcare
    This is a monthly workshop for caregivers and patients across the Department of Neurology to understand how to access important “concrete” services that you or your loved ones may need throughout their treatment journey. We will discuss important topics such as transportation, disability, enrolling in Medicaid, advance care planning, as well as managing the emotional burden of caregiving. This monthly workshop is facilitated by a licensed social worker who specializes in neurology. This meeting occurs via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month, from 1-2 pm. 

  • Stroke Warriors Group for stroke survivors, caregivers, and families

    Friday, September 19, 2025
    9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    390 Ft. Washington Ave., New York, NY 10033 Ground Floor
    • Healthcare
    Debbian Fletcher-Blake, CEO of VIP Community Services, and Sandra Ollivierre, Manager of Care Coordination, will present on the topic of VIP Community Services' Role in the Community with Local Resources and Networks. This is a forum for stroke survivors, caregivers, and families to share experiences and insights, as well as to receive guidance from experts on navigating stroke risk and recovery challenges. The group is led by multidisciplinary clinicians and administrators committed to supporting all those affected by a stroke.

  • DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS) Support Group

    Friday, October 3, 2025
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Online Zoom
    • Healthcare
    Open to individuals who have already had Deep Brain Stimulation surgery and their loved ones. Our DBS Support Group is a safe and supportive space where participants who can share their experiences, ask questions, receive emotional support, and learn from others who have gone through the DBS journey. Meeting will be facilitated by: Linda Winfeld, RN & Erika Adelman, LCSW, SIFI. Registration is required.

  • Access to Care Orientation

    Wednesday, October 8, 2025
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Online Zoom
    • Healthcare
    This is a monthly workshop for caregivers and patients across the Department of Neurology to understand how to access important “concrete” services that you or your loved ones may need throughout their treatment journey. We will discuss important topics such as transportation, disability, enrolling in Medicaid, advance care planning, as well as managing the emotional burden of caregiving. This monthly workshop is facilitated by a licensed social worker who specializes in neurology. This meeting occurs via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month, from 1-2 pm. 

  • Ludwig Center - 2nd Annual Symposium

    Thursday, October 9, 2025
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Jerome L. Greene Science Center, 3227 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
    • Research
    SAVE the DATE The Carol and Gene Ludwig Center for Research on Neurodegeneration presents the 2nd annual symposium: GENETICS AND BIOLOGY OF RESILIENCE AND RESISTANCE TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. Please hold the date - a formal invitation with a full agenda will follow soon.

  • DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS) Support Group

    Friday, November 7, 2025
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Online Zoom
    • Healthcare
    Open to individuals who have already had Deep Brain Stimulation surgery and their loved ones. Our DBS Support Group is a safe and supportive space where participants who can share their experiences, ask questions, receive emotional support, and learn from others who have gone through the DBS journey. Meeting will be facilitated by: Linda Winfeld, RN & Erika Adelman, LCSW, SIFI. Registration is required.

  • Access to Care Orientation

    Wednesday, November 12, 2025
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Online Zoom
    • Healthcare
    This is a monthly workshop for caregivers and patients across the Department of Neurology to understand how to access important “concrete” services that you or your loved ones may need throughout their treatment journey. We will discuss important topics such as transportation, disability, enrolling in Medicaid, advance care planning, as well as managing the emotional burden of caregiving. This monthly workshop is facilitated by a licensed social worker who specializes in neurology. This meeting occurs via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month, from 1-2 pm. 

  • Stroke Warriors Group for stroke survivors, caregivers, and families

    Friday, November 21, 2025
    9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    390 Ft. Washington Ave., New York, NY 10033 Ground Floor
    • Healthcare
    Rachael Pollak, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC, will present on the topic of Smart Shopping & Dining: Nutrition Strategies for Stroke Recovery.  This is a forum for stroke survivors, caregivers, and families to share experiences and insights, as well as to receive guidance from experts on navigating stroke risk and recovery challenges. The group is led by multidisciplinary clinicians and administrators committed to supporting all those affected by a stroke.

  • Access to Care Orientation

    Wednesday, December 10, 2025
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Online Zoom
    • Healthcare
    This is a monthly workshop for caregivers and patients across the Department of Neurology to understand how to access important “concrete” services that you or your loved ones may need throughout their treatment journey. We will discuss important topics such as transportation, disability, enrolling in Medicaid, advance care planning, as well as managing the emotional burden of caregiving. This monthly workshop is facilitated by a licensed social worker who specializes in neurology. This meeting occurs via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month, from 1-2 pm. 

  • Stroke Warriors Group for stroke survivors, caregivers, and families

    Friday, December 19, 2025
    9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    390 Ft. Washington Ave., New York, NY 10033 Ground Floor
    • Healthcare
    Caitlin McCarthy, LMSW, will present on the topic of Community Resources. This is a forum for stroke survivors, caregivers, and families to share experiences and insights, as well as to receive guidance from experts on navigating stroke risk and recovery challenges. The group is led by multidisciplinary clinicians and administrators committed to supporting all those affected by a stroke.