Moyamoya Support Group
Our educational support group is designed to help adults with Moyamoya disease improve their quality of life and share experiences
June 5, 2012
05:30:00 PM to 07:00:00 PM
For information or to RSVP contact: Group Coordinator, Andrea Adams, MS, ANP-BC, Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner at (516) 562-3018 or Aadams3@nshs.edu
Where: Moyamoya Center of New York
North Shore University Hospital
300 Community Drive
9 Tower Large Conference Room
Manhasset, NY 11030
Light refreshments will be provided and all meeting are absolutely FREE for patients, caregivers and family members.
2012 Schedule | All meetings take place from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Topic: Getting acquainted; staying healthy
Group facilitator: Andrea Adams, MS, RN, ANP-BC
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Topic: Follow up care post-surgery for Moyamoya disease
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey M. Katz
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Topic: Surgery: Pre- and postoperative expectations
Speaker: Dr. David J. Langer
Goals: To alleviate fear and to empower patients and caregivers with up-to-date information on the management of Moyamoya disease and aim to provide a supportive environment that encourages discussion among members.
Discussion Topics: Up-to-date information on Moyamoya, disease, surgery, medical management, staying healthy (nutrition, exercise, stress reduction), treatment and prognosis; pre- and postoperative expectations, among others).
For more information, view the Moyamoya Support Group
flyer.