Information on the different types of headaches, common causes and available treatment options will be the topic on March 15 at the· FiftyForward Martin Center.

Updated March 12, 2012
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The Saint Thomas Health Neuroscience Institute continues its free educational series, Think About It, to help the public better understand the workings of the brain, common neurological issues and the latest treatment options. Four classes remain that take place in Brentwood.

According to the National Center for Health, stroke is ranked as the third leading cause of death in United States. Alzheimer’s disease is ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and it is estimated that 5.4 million Americans are currently diagnosed with this debilitating illness. Prevention of these neurological diseases and issues includes knowledge and noticing early warning signs.

The Think About It series features five topics including sleep patterns, headaches, back pain, improving memory and signs, symptoms and the future of stroke care. Each session will be presented by Saint Thomas Health, Saint Thomas Hospital and Baptist Hospital neuroscience physicians and professionals who will be available for questions and concerns.

Here’s the remaining classes: 

Thursday, March 15, 6-7 p.m. · FiftyForward Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood

Information on the different types of headaches, common causes and available treatment options.

Presented by Dr. Jan Lewis Brandes, neurologist and director of Saint Thomas Health’s Nashville Neuroscience Group

Understanding Mood Disorders

Monday, April 16, noon-1 p.m. · Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville.

Different types of mood disorders, causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Presented by Dr. Scott West, psychiatrist and medical director of Saint Thomas Psychiatry

Future of Stroke Care

Wednesday, May 2, 6-7 p.m. · Saint Thomas Hospital, Conference Dining Room A&B

All about stroke – the signs, symptoms, importance of time, our network and treatments.

Presented by Dr. Michael Kaminski, neurologist at Saint Thomas Hospital; Dr. Scott Standard, neurosurgeon at Saint Thomas Hospital; and Deb Pitts, stroke coordinator at Saint Thomas Hospital

All guests will receive free parking and complimentary refreshments at each seminar. To RSVP for the Think About It series, go to www.sths.com/thinkaboutit or call 615-284-LIFE (5433).