Education

Funded projects by area of focus:
Brain Tumors
Epilepsy
Functional and Restorative
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
Other
Spine
Stroke/Vascular
Other educational
Organizations Supported
 
Funded projects by type:
Education
Outreach
Research

Managing Brain Metastases in Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer
White paper in collaboration with YMe describing the treatment options for patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Patient and Provider Education Program
Training program for providers and the community to increase awareness and improve treatment for patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. 2005 NeuroGrant Recipient

The 2004 CINN Spring Spine Series
A three-part series that educates physicians, therapists, nurses and chiropractors on the new options available to treat chronic back pain sufferers.

Clinical Advancements in Spine Care: Expediting Return to Work
Training program for Occupational Medicine Physicians and Work Injury/Nurse Case Managers on the best approach to help the musculoskeletal injured patient return to work.

Neurosurgical Spinal Instrumentation for Operating Room Personnel
A training course for operating room nurses on spinal instrumentation techniques.

Treatment of Low Back Pain Symposium
Symposium presented to primary care and general practice physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.

Back & Neck Pain: Professional Education
An educational symposium to help ensure allied health professionals are fully educated as to the signs, symptoms and treatment options available for back and neck pain. 2006 NeuroGrant Recipient

The Neuromusculoskeletal Forum 2004
A quarterly forum presented to Neurosurgeons, Physiatrists, Orthopedists, Neurologists, Chiropractors and Allied Health Professionals.

Backing Your Back Swing: A Series of Golf Programs for the Avoidance of Back Pain and Injury
Seminars for golfers who want to play at their best while avoiding back pain and injury.

Neuroendovascular Education
An educational symposium for nurses and technologists describing evolving neuroendovascular technique including clinical indications and novel devices. 2006 NeuroGrant Recipient

Neuroscience Nurses Educational Fund
Support nursing education through promoting professional meeting attendance. 2005 NeuroGrant Recipient

The CINN Foundation Report
A quarterly newsletter providing physicians with the latest information regarding leading edge technologies and treatments in the neurosciences.

Patient Education Materials
Translation of pre- and post-surgery patient education materials from English to Spanish.

Preparing for Advancement: A Comprehensive Neuroscience Course 2004
Three-day course designed to provide an advanced comprehensive study of all the aspects and components of the nervous system as well as the diseases and disorders associated with caring for the neuroscience patient. Anatomy, physiology and a variety of diagnosis and conditions highlighted.

Congress of Neurological Surgeons International Fellow
Sponsor a three-month fellowship for an international neurosurgeon.

To request a copy of "Brain Tumors: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective" or "Pituitary Tumors: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective," please contact The CINN Foundation at 773/250.0300 or cgilmore@cinnfoundation.org.

Videotape Interview Series
Development of videotaped interviews on a variety of subjects emphasizing patient involvement in health care decisions and treatment for patients, family members and healthcare staff. Brain Tumors: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective, Pituitary Tumors: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective 2003 NeuroGrant Recipient

Neuroscience Nursing Orientation Program
Providing access to Foundations of Neuroscience Nursing – a comprehensive orientation program that provides a complete resource for educators training nurses new to neuroscience.