GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Last fall, the Parkinson’s Foundation designated Corewell Health in Grand Rapids a Comprehensive Care Center for Parkinson’s Disease. It was the first medical center in Michigan to receive this designation. Since April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, we have Emily Ruether, a fellowship-trained movement disorders neurologist at Corewell Health, who specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of patients with Parkinson’s, here to talk about Parkinson’s, this designation, and why it’s important.

Credit: Spectrum Health Beat
Credit: Spectrum Health Beat
Credit: Spectrum Health Beat
Deep brain stimulation uses electrodes to send high-frequency signals to areas of the brain that control movement. About 10 percent to 20 percent of ParkinsonÕs patients may be good candidates for the procedure (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
At a recent appointment, Dr. Coleman used a tablet to initiate micro-adjustments to the leads deep inside Schneider’s head while he played the piano. “It’s kind of like a pacemaker for the brain,” Dr. Coleman explained. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)

Parkinson’s Disease

Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support for patients and caregivers:
SpectrumHealth.org/Parkinsons

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