By: Grace Huff A creak in the hallway or a shadow that moves when it shouldn’t, before you realize what’s happening, your heart speeds up, your breath quickens, and your hands begin to shake. It’s the season of jump scares and haunted houses, but the real fright is happening inside…
By: Mallory Bachmann Occupational therapist joins international MDS committee, representing allied health professionals in movement disorders. Lisa Warren, MHS, OTR/L, occupational therapist at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health. At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, occupational therapist Lisa Warren, MHS, OTR/L,…
By: Grace Huff Kaylyn Koons, MS, RD, LS For Kaylyn Koons, MS, RD, LD, a clinical dietician at the Fixel Institute, the path to a career in nutrition began with her upbringing. Growing up in Gainesville with both parents working in healthcare, she always carried an interest in health promotion.
Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Presented by the University of Florida Health HDSA Center of Excellence Join us for the 2025 Huntington Disease Education Day, a virtual event dedicated to sharing the latest in research, care, and support for individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease.
By: Grace Huff Melissa Armstrong, MD, MSc, FAAN When someone begins to see things that aren’t really there, act out their dreams at night, or struggle with changes in movement or memory, families often don’t know where to turn. These puzzling symptoms can take months or even years to piece…
En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, compartimos recursos confiables en español para pacientes y familias que viven con trastornos neurológicos. Estos enlaces provienen de organizaciones nacionales e internacionales reconocidas y ofrecen guías, folletos, líneas de ayuda y más. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are sharing trusted…
By: Grace Huff Dimitry S. Davydow, MD, MPH, FACLP The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida is pleased to announce that Dimitry S. Davydow, MD, MPH, FACLP, has been appointed to the prestigious Lauren and Lee Fixel…
By: Grace Huff September marks Dystonia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about dystonia, the third most common movement disorder after Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. For nearly two decades, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health has shared this mission through a robust partnership with…
By: Mallory Bachmann A furry friend joined families and supporters at the Gainesville Team Hope Walk. Last week, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases joined UF Health colleagues, students, and local families impacted by Huntington’s disease (HD) for the Gainesville Team Hope Walk at Depot Park. The event brought…
