Neuroscience News

Ask a Specialist: Epilepsy Awareness Month with Dr. Alan Stein

November 20, 2023

About 14,000 people in Hawaii suffer from epilepsy, a brain disorder that often causes seizures. And with November being Epilepsy Awareness Month, we wanted to

Ask a Specialist: Stroke Awareness Month with Dr. Brent Burroughs

May 18, 2023

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to get educated about the warning signs of a stroke and how to prevent it. On this

QHS Names Jennifer Moran Director of Neuroscience Services, QMC; Lauren Bendiner Director of Physician Contracts and Compensation/Corporate Counsel; Christine Griffin Director of Nursing Practice and Policy

September 29, 2022

HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health System (QHS) has announced the following appointments. Jennifer Moran, MS, APRN, has been promoted to Director of Neuroscience Services at

Ask a Specialist: Surfer’s Myelopathy with Dr. Stacy Brown

September 9, 2022

Hawaii is obviously well-known for its white sandy beaches, and the popularity of surfing. But for novice surfers it can be a dangerous and possibly

QHS Names Frank Okimoto VP of Capital Construction and Campus Development; Kristen Chun VP of Patient Care for Oncology, Neuro, Laboratory Services

August 22, 2022

HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health System (QHS) has announced the following appointments. Frank Okimoto has been named Vice President of Capital Construction and Campus Development.

Ask a Specialist: Brain aneurysms with Dr. Samuel Tsappidi

August 2, 2022

Brain aneurysms can be a scary thing to deal with, especially because they can happen without warning. In this episode of Ask a Specialist on

U.S. News & World Report Names The Queen’s Medical Center Best Hospital in Hawai’i for 10th Consecutive Year

July 26, 2022

HONOLULU – The Queen’s Medical Center (Queen’s) has been named the top hospital in Hawaiʻi in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings

The Queen’s Medical Center’s Parkinson’s & Movement Disorder Center Named Comprehensive Care Center By the Parkinson’s Foundation

July 21, 2022

The Queen’s Medical Center’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center has been named a Comprehensive Care Center by the Parkinson’s Foundation. The designation came after a

Ask a Specialist: Migraines with Dr. Karen Morgenshtern Yacoby

June 17, 2022

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and with millions of people suffering from migraines we wanted to find out what’s the latest on

Ask a Specialist: Stroke Basics with Dr. Pola Chojecka

May 2, 2022

Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke? With May being National Stroke Awareness Month, it’s a time to

Ask a Specialist: Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month with Dr. Fay Gao

April 4, 2022

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to highlight the effects this disease can have on someone dealing with it, as well as those around

Neurologist Dr. Michiko Bruno talks about aphasia on the KHON2 News.

April 1, 2022

Recently, actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with a condition known as aphasia. Dr. Michiko Bruno, a neurologist, at The Queen’s Medical Center talks about what

The Queen's Medical Center entrance sign

The Queen’s Health System to Ease Visitor Restrictions at The Queen’s Medical Center’s Punchbowl and West Oʻahu Campuses

February 18, 2022

The Queen’s Health System (QHS) announced today that it will begin easing visitor restrictions at The Queen’s Medical Center’s two campuses effective Monday, February 21.

The Queen’s Medical Center’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center Awarded $387,000 Grant From the Michael J. Fox Foundation

January 20, 2022

The Queen’s Medical Center’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center has been awarded a $387,027.96 grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to