Neuroscience Services
With an emphasis on patient dignity and comfort, we at the Neuroscience department at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center offer optimal treatment programs for you or a loved one’s neurological needs.
We provide comprehensive care to patients suffering from neurological disorders through a range of specialty services, including disease management (Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s), therapy, medication, support groups and neurosurgery. As part of our multidisciplinary approach, neurology and neurosurgery teams work closely with our support departments to provide patients with the most comprehensive care possible.
The neurologists at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center provide expert care for a wide-range of neurologic issues. By using state-of-the-art technology and techniques, they are able to effective treatments for:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Back and neck pain
- Cognitive impairment
- Epilepsy
- Memory loss
- Migraine
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy (any disease of the nerves)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Sleep disorders
- Stroke
With the use of interventional neuroradiology and a wide spectrum of innovative neurological treatments, our neurosurgeons are able to provide the best in brain surgery. The highly-trained team of physicians, nurses and therapists at Providence Holy Cross aid each neurosurgeon in the treatment of:
- Brain tumors
- Vascular diseases
- Movement disorders
- Epilepsy
- Spinal problems
- Chronic pain
- Brain injuries
- Spine injuries
- Cerebrovascular disease
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center's Level II Trauma Center, a 24-bed intensive care unit, is equipped and designed to treat patients who experience a catastrophic brain injury or spinal cord injury. A neurosurgeon is available in the center 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to the needs of any patient who comes through our trauma center. The multi-disciplinary team includes neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, nursing and technical staff, physical therapists and occupational therapists, and social workers.
The stroke support group offers education and support to patients, caregivers and community members who are coping with neurological disorders. The group offers open discussions and promotes participants’ personal development and well-being as well as offering a forum to learn new coping skills.
JOIN US: Last Wednesday of each month, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Providence Holy Cross Conference Rooms in North Building
Info: 818-496-4206
Facilitators:
- Judy Bravo, RN, BSN, SCRN Stroke Program Manager
- Connie Carrillo, RN, BSN, SCRN Stroke Program Navigator
In addition to treating brain injuries and neurological disorders, the medical specialists at Providence Holy Cross also work closely with patients to evaluate and provide treatment of back and neck conditions. We understand the impact spine injuries have on a patient’s day-to-day life, so we make sure to provide effective treatments such as artificial disk replacement, laminectomy and spinal fusion. Learn more about our spine care services.
Our spine services include treatment for conditions such as:
- Sciatica
- Osteoporosis and resultant spinal fractures
- Low back pain
- Herniated disc
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Myelopathy, spinal cord dysfunction due to compression in the neck
- Spinal curvature - scoliosis/kyphosis/deformities
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal compression
- Radiculopathy
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Recognition
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center was recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the 2022 Get with the Guidelines’ Stroke GOLD PLUS, Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll and Advanced Therapy recognitions.
U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospital in Stroke (2024-25)
American Heart Association (AHA) Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Advanced Therapy, Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Honor Roll (2022)