HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital will host a free seminar on October 11 to inform the public about deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The event, organized in partnership with Medtronic, is intended for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
The seminar will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Renth Board Conference Room at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Dr. Raghav Govindarajan of HSHS Medical Group Neurology Specialty Clinic and Dr. Sarah Travers of St. Louis Neurology will lead the session.
“Like a cardiac pacemaker, but for the brain, DBS therapy with the Percept DBS system and BrainSense technology can help control debilitating tremors for a person living with Parkinson’s. It is an established, safe and effective therapy for movement disorders and epilepsy. Medtronic is the originator and world leader in DBS therapy,” according to the announcement.
The doctors will discuss how DBS therapy can be tailored to individual patient needs using current technologies.
Participation in the seminar is free, but registration is required by contacting Dana Tucker at [email protected] or calling 636-288-2121.
The hospital notes that “DBS therapy is not for everyone. Please consult your physician. Only your doctor can determine if DBS therapy is right for you. A prescription is required.”
Further information about HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital can be found at steliz.org.
