The brain is the most complex organ in our bodies. It is the headquarters of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and conductor of behaviour. Diseases, disorders, and injuries of the brain have a profound influence on a person’s quality of life, independence, self-worth and physical well-being.
The single most reliable risk factor for all neurodegenerative brain disease is age. We can’t change that (yet) so as the region’s population continues to grow and age, so too does the need for excellence in brain health care.
Equally as important, to support the advancement of excellence in brain health care, we will bring research closer to regional patients and provide them access to the best possible treatments and lifesaving care, close to home.
This is why it matters.
The KGH Foundation has committed to raising $5 million to establish a Centre of Excellence for Brain Health at Kelowna General Hospital - a hub for training, research, innovation and leadership in the rapidly expanding fields of clinical neuroscience including stroke care, movement disorders, nerve & muscle disease, and dementia. The goal is to bring the highest quality of care and research closer to our widespread patient population and provide them access to the best possible treatments and life-saving care, close to home.
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