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The Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute strives to be at the forefront of neurological medicine and is committed to excellence in education, treatment, research and care of patients with neurological illness and injuries.
This year alone, 50 million Americans will experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system. Common disorders include stroke, brain tumors, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, Parkinson's disease and more. At the Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute, our goal is to help discover neurological problems in their earliest stages, to begin treatment as quickly as possible, and to help patients experience an improved quality of life.
The Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute (FH NSI) is one of the most comprehensive institutes of its kind in the Southeast, supported by recognized physicians, highly trained health care professionals, technologically advanced diagnostic equipment and treatment facilities, comprehensive rehabilitation programs and clinical research.
Further, the FH NSI treats more stroke patients and performs more neurosurgeries than any other hospital system in the state of Florida.
In 2002 and 2003, FH NSI was the only Central Florida hospital to be recognized by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
The Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute (FH NSI) houses advanced surgical and monitoring equipment, as well as dedicated space designed to meet the special needs of patients with neurological disorders or injuries. Treatment areas include:
- Gamma Knife® Center
- Dedicated Neurosurgical Operating Suites
- Neuro Critical Care Unit
- Neuroscience Nursing Unit
- Acute Inpatient Stroke Unit
- Neuro-Oncology Center
- Sleep Disorder Center, Including Seizure-monitoring Capabilities
- Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit
- Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
- Biplane Digital Angiography Lab
- Children's Hospital
- PET Center
- Specialized MRI and CT Diagnostic Units
Florida Hospital’s Brain Attack Center Recertified as Primary Stroke Center
Monday February 27, 2006 - Medical News
It is the only JCAHO-certified facility in the tri-county area.
First you see it; Now you don't
Monday January 23, 2006 - Medical News
Florida Hospital Celebration Health First in Southeast to Fully Implant Hearing Devices
Florida Hospital Performs Innovative Endoscopic Surgery to Remove Brain Tumors
Thursday January 12, 2006 - Medical News
Surgeons team up for unique approach to remove skull-base tumors through patients' noses
Scorpion Venom Stings Brain Tumors
Tuesday March 15, 2005 - Medical News
Clinical trial at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute gives new hope to patients with brain tumors
Multiple Sclerosis Patient Sue Gentzke Finds Relief with Tysabri®
Wednesday December 29, 2004 - Medical News
Tysabri might be more effective than any other MS drug currently being used
Stroke Warning Signs from Florida Hospital Neurologists
Thursday December 16, 2004 - Medical News
Hear from Florida Hospital Neurologists about how you can reduce your risk of stroke
Florida Hospital Implants First Carotid Stent since Recent FDA Approval
Friday November 5, 2004 - Medical News
Dr. Hellinger performed the procedure which clears blocked arteries supplying the brain without major surgery.
Merci® Retriever Cleared as Clot-Buster
Wednesday August 25, 2004 - Medical News
Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute is the first in state to offer minimally-invasive therapy that could help thousands annually
Florida Hospital Performs 1st Of It's Kind Cervical Disk Implant Surgery
Tuesday June 1, 2004 - Medical News
Breakthrough surgery offers new hope to neck pain patients.
Florida Hospital Joins EMS for "Code Gray" Stroke Treatment
Tuesday January 1, 2002 - Medical News
New partnership could help save lives of stroke patients.
Florida Hospital Offers Relief For Spine Injury Patients With New BAK/C
Monday January 1, 2001 - Medical News
Tiny Neck Implant Speeds Recovery Time & Eliminates Need For Hip Graft
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