Clinic Services
American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center
Our purpose is to “ease the burden and find the cure.” To that end, Abbott Northwestern’s American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center of Minnesota seeks to: connect individuals to medical providers with expertise in Parkinson’s disease management provide free information regarding the disease and its management educate those interested in learning more about Parkinson’s disease assist support groups throughout Minnesota.
Memory Loss Program
We offer a unique assessment and education program to assist patients with Alzheimer’s
and their families achieve the best quality of life possible. Services include
care planning, education, in-home assessments for environmental safety and access
to community resources. In addition, quarterly educational programs for caregivers
on issues related to dementia are available.
Movement Disorders Clinic
Our staff provides comprehensive care to patients who have movement disorders
such as Parkinson’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, cerebellar
tremor, ataxia, dystonia, writer’s cramp and night leg cramps. Staff members include
a movement disorder neurologist, nurse clinician and social worker. Other specialists
include occupational and physical therapists, speech and language pathologists,
and dietitians.
Neurophysiological Testing
Our highly sophisticated neurodiagnostic testing is the best in the Twin Cities
area. Some of the tests available are electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography
(EMG), and evoked potentials (auditory, visual and somatosensory).
Neuro-oncology Clinic
The Minneapolis Neuroscience Institute and the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute partner to offer Abbott Northwestern's Neuro-oncology Program. This unique service provides comprehensive care for patients with tumors of the brain and spine. Patients of this program may have the opportunity to participate in leading-edge research programs that could help advance their care and the care of other patients. The Neuro-oncology Program also offers support of the entire hospital's services, including the Sister KennyŽ Rehabilitation Institute.
Neuro-oncology Care Coordination
The care team assists patients with brain tumors and their families as they move
through the various stages of diagnosis and treatment. In addition, they review
patient cases and discuss diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
Skull Base Center
Abbott Northwestern's Skull Base Center is a multidisciplinary program dedicated to the management of skull base disease. Patients have access to the most current treatment options and expert neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, neuro-otologists, craniofacial surgeons, neurophysiologists, neuro- and interventional radiologists and radiation therapists. The program also features a nurse coordinator to facilitate patient progress, provide close follow-up and bridge the gap between our team and referring physicians.
Sleep Center
Abbott Northwestern's Sleep Center offers comprehensive services for people who have difficulty remaining
awake during the day, falling asleep at night, and/or staying asleep. Staff include
board-certified sleep specialists, a psychologist, nurse clinicians and sleep
laboratory technologists.
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