Professionals on Identifying Signs, Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome
Healthcare, Education, Psychology Professionals Invited to Attend Grand Rounds Session at St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ on December 13 from 9-10:30 am
The Tourette Syndrome Association of NJ and St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ are hosting Grand Rounds. Dr. Dorothy Grice, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, will present the program "TOURETTE SYNDROME AND ASSOCIATED MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS; A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT."
The practicum will provide healthcare professionals with the tools to evaluate and identify the signs and symptoms of Tourette Syndrome (TS) in patients. The program will be held on December 13 at St. Mary Hospital, 308 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 418-1000, from 9:00am to 10:30am.
Dorothy Grice, M.D., of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, leads the clinical program for the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS).
Family Practitioners, Pediatricians, Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers and other Mental Health and Educational Professionals involved in the treatment and care of children and adolescents are invited to attend.
Tourette Syndrome is an inherited, neurological disorder characterized by repeated involuntary movements and uncontrollable vocal (phonic) sounds called tics. According to the National Institutes of Health, the incidence of Tourette Syndrome in the general population may be as high as 1 in 200-or 28,000 children and adolescents in New Jersey alone. Many of these children remain misdiagnosed or undiagnosed often for several years as many healthcare professionals have very little training or experience treating children with TS, and often don't associate Tourette Syndrome with its accompanying disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, impulse control and depression. TS impacts every facet of a child's life: physical, social, emotional, and academic. What's more, when Tourette Syndrome is undiagnosed and drugs for treating other disorders are prescribed, they often aggravate symptoms, making life for the child and his family even more difficult.
To register call Ms. Lori Pineda, Education and CME Department at 201-418-1488 or the Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey office at 908-575-7350. There is no charge to attend however space is limited and registration will be accepted on a first come basis. For more information about the Mental Health and Social Services provided at St. Mary Hospital call 201-418-1000.
For more information about Tourette Syndrome including support groups, school in-services and college workshops contact:
I find it extremely appalling and saddening to hear that the GV School District #61 has decided to permenantly close Lampson Elementary at the end of June. This school which dates back to 1903 was designated a heritage building in 1992 and that same year underwent a complete restoration that brought it back to it's original glory. As both a parent and educator I feel that closing this school will not only be a waste of a perfectly good building but we will be losing a vital part of both our community's and our country's educational history. Stand up and help join the fight in helping save Lampson School and convince the GVSD to reverse their decision to close this wonderful and historic location. Remember if we lose this school not only are our kids losing a valuable and important place of learning, we are also losing a big part of ourselves. Save Lampson Elementary!!
It's official, another memorable era has come to an end. The Individual Dry Cleaners rotating clock which has dominated the Oak Bay Junction landscape for nearly 50 years has been removed and replaced with a less attractive digital replacement. Most of us who lived in that neighborhood will remember passing it every day to work and to school and hearing those soothing chimes, It is unfortunate that the IDC has made this decision to scrap this valuable historic landmark, but none the less the memories will remain in our hearts forever.
National Experts Advise Professionals on Identifying and Treating Signs, Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome
Family Practitioners, Pediatricians, Neurologists,Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses,Psychologists, Social Workers, Child Life Specialists, and other Mental Health and Educational Professionals involved in the treatment and care of children and adolescents are invited to attend Grand Rounds Sessions at New Jersey Hospitals. Attendees will learn to: • Evaluate behaviors and determine if Tourette Syndrome is present when children/adolescents exhibit behaviors associated with mental health and behavioral disorders such as Anxiety,OCD, Depression, ADD/ADHD, School Phobia, and more. • Evaluate and examine the need for collaboration among psychiatry, neurology, psychology,mental health professionals and social services for treatment of Tourette Syndrome. • Identify the latest treatment modalities and be able to select and develop the most appropriate treatment plans. • Identify the most frequently used medications (generic names only) for treating Tourette Syndrome and the associated mental and behavioral health disorders.
Upcoming dates, locations and times: March 23 — Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, NJ from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Speaker: Robert King, M.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Yale University where he serves as Medical Director of the Yale University Child Study Center Tourette/OCD Clinic. Contact Carol Salamone at 973-926-8245.
March 27 — Kennedy Memorial Hospitals – University Medical Center, Cherry Hill, NJ from 9:30 am-11:30 am. Speaker: Anthony L. Rostain, M.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania where he serves as Director of Education for the Department of Psychiatry. Contact TSANJ at 908 575 7350.
For additional information, please contact: Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey, Inc at 908 575 7350 or visit [link removed].
In this day in history one year ago The Queen Of The North Sank. Let's all take a minute of silence today to remember the ship and the 2 passengers Shirley Rosette and Gerald Foisy who perished in the disaster. Our hearts are with you.
The Empress of the North has run aground off the southern end of Icy Strait 15 Miles Southwest of Juneau, Alaska and has been evacuated. There have been no reports of injuries at this time. Family members of passengers affected by this emergency can refer to the following website [link removed].
After 45 long years on the South V Island entertainment landscape. The old Town and Country lanes bowling complex in Saanich has finally closed it's doors to make way for a new Wal-Mart scheduled to open in late 2008-Early 2009. The last of it's kind on the south island, the famed Five pin alley provided some of the best bowling thrills for old and young alike. We'll miss you Town and Country Lanes "sniff" thanks for the great times, and the wonderful bowling legacy you left us of which we will never forget. Farewell