The George Washington University Hospital Health News
Summer 2008

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Oh, Your Aching Head
Sleep Center Reveals the Reasons for Your Restless Nights
"Brain Attack Team" Strikes Back Against Stroke
The Epilepsy Center: Treating Seizures with Tailored Approaches
GW Features Nationally-Accredited ALS Center
Senior Advantage Program Benefits YOU!
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'Brain Attack Team' Strikes Back Against Stroke

You are enjoying dinner at home with your family, when, without warning, you have trouble understanding the conversation. Perhaps the vision in one eye blurs, or you suddenly have what feels like the worst headache of your life. You call 911. Your brain is under attack, and you have to fight back immediately.
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Oh, Your Aching Head

Do you suffer from frequent, debilitating headaches? Over-the-counter pain pills may be making them worse.

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Sleep Center Reveals the Reasons for Your Restless Night

Is snoring sending you or your spouse to the couch? Do you wake up in the morning feeling as though you have been up all night?
The Epilepsy Center: Treating Seizures with Tailored Approaches

Each year, more than 2,000 patients from around the world visit the Epilepsy Center at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates for evaluation and treatment.

GW Features Nationally-
Accredited ALS Center


If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the ALS Center at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates offers specialized services to help manage symptoms.

Senior Advantage Program Benefits YOU!

Living well. Feeling well. Staying well. That's what the Senior Advantage program at GW Hospital is all about. Senior Advantage offers free and discounted services to help enhance the health and well-being of adults ages 65 and older.


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