FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON April 15, 2015

FREE Brain Health Fair Event This Saturday

Learn Latest Advances in Brain Diseases and How to Maintain a Healthy Brain

WASHINGTON, DC -

**MEDIA ALERT** What: 2015 Brain Health Fair (Presented by the ��ɫ����) When: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Sign-up Now: FREE registration open at On Location: FREE lunch to the first 1,000 registrants (while food quantities last) Activities Include: Ask a neurologist, blood pressure screenings, local student science fair, activities for kids and teens, hold a human brain, interactive walk-through brain, exhibit hall, giveaways, free bike helmet giveaway The Brain Health Fair is a free, one-day public event connecting hundreds of Washington, DC, area neurology patients, caregivers, families, students, and those interested in brain health to important resources to learn about the wonders of the brain, new treatments, and the latest research advances in brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis, headache, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, pediatric neurology, and other brain diseases. Patients, caregivers and anyone interested in brain health are invited to pre-register now to attend the Brain Health Fair, this Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, DC. Free registration is open at The Brain Health Fair program is designed and executed by neurologists, with local and national experts on hand to answer your questions about the latest brain disease research, observe medical equipment in action, and gain awareness of the benefits of nutrition and emotional health. The Brain Health Fair will feature the following fun and informative areas: • “Ask a Neurologist” booth • Blood pressure screenings • Cranial nerve stations—learn about the nerves that govern your senses • Opportunity to hold a human brain • Chance to view animal brains—from mouse to dolphin • Interactive walk-through brain • Prevention and healthy lifestyle tips • Science Fair • Active games in the sports pavilion • Free bike helmet giveaway • Listen to a keynote address on the advances in neurology During the event, the Brain Health Fair will host a Science Fair featuring 24 Washington, DC, area students showcasing their individual projects on brain, spinal cord, nerve or muscle science. “This is a unique and valuable opportunity for the Washington, DC, community to learn from some of the top neurologists in the world who will be at the Brain Health Fair to answer questions from patients and caregivers and share the latest advances in the prevention and treatment of brain diseases, and the many ways for people to maintain a healthy brain,” said Lisa M. Shulman, MD, professor of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Fellow of the ��ɫ����. The Brain Health Fair is hosted by the , which is bringing more than 12,000 neurologists and health care professionals to Washington, DC, for its 67th Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of neurologists. “We are thrilled to welcome back the ��ɫ���� to Washington, DC, whose important mission focuses on providing the highest quality neurologic care for those with disorders of the brain and nervous system. As part of this conference, we are happy to also be the host destination for the 2015 Brain Health Fair, connecting hundreds of people in our community to the best neurologists in the world,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC. “The AAN’s spring meeting is expected to generate more than $23.2 million to our local economy. Furthermore, it will also provide a boost to our local public transportation services since attendees will be the first to use our Convention Pass SmarTrip card, a three-day unlimited Metrorail pass, available only through an exclusive partnership between Destination DC and Metrorail.”

The ��ɫ���� is the leading voice in brain health. As the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 40,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN’s mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.

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