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PNI Experts Share Brain Health Tips for 4th of July
by PNI Experts
Learn how to protect your brain health when watching fireworks, enjoy foods cooked on the grill, and avoid undue stress if you have a neurodegenerative disease.
PNI’s Affiliate Hospitals Announce National Stroke Award 2022
by Amelia Garrison
Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI)'s affiliate hospitals Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance and Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica received The American Heart Association's national stroke awards for 2022.
Learning to Live Out Loud with Brain Cancer | Tatiana Sarkisian
by Anthony Effinger
The Think Neuro podcast from Pacific Neuroscience Institute takes you into the clinic, operating room and laboratory with doctors and surgeons who are tackling the most challenging brain diseases and disorders. Host: Anthony Effinger Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast Watch: YouTube Episode 29: Show Notes Eight years ago, at...
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Explained by Dr. Amit Kochhar
by PNI Experts
Pacific Neuroscience Institute's facial nerve expert, Dr. Amit Kochhar, Director of the Facial Nerve Disorders Program, explains how Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - a rare virus also known to cause chickenpox and shingles - recently led to the 28-year-old pop star Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis.
VR Games Could Offer Hope for Delaying Dementia
by Guest Author
Virtual reality games that combine physical activity and brain-training may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, research at Pacific Neuroscience Institute suggests.









Walking for Brain Tumor Awareness at PNI
by Amelia Garrison
PNI experts joined the brain tumor community for a special walk around Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica on May 26th, 2022 . Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) concluded Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2022 with a special walk around Providence Saint John’s Health Center...
A Center of Excellence Approach to Diagnosing Pituitary Disease
by Amelia Garrison
Diagnosing a pituitary disease is complex. At PNI, experts work together to provide an accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Celebrating EMS Week | Pacific Neuroscience Institute
by Guest Author
Pacific Neuroscience Institute celebrated EMS week with events and training on advanced stroke knowledge and lifesaving care.
Celebrity Guests Raise Brain Tumor Awareness at Pacific Neuroscience Institute
by Amelia Garrison
Good Day LA meteorologist Maria Quiban and brain tumor survivor Tatiana Sarkisian kicked off Brain Tumor Awareness Month at PNI's Social Hour on May 3rd, 2022.
Providence Saint John’s patients, doctors, nurses ‘Go Gray’ for Brain Tumor Awareness Month
by PNI Experts
Tatiana Sarkisian is on a mission. As a brain cancer patient and survivor, the 31-year-old hopes to use her voice to create lasting change in cancer care, brain health and ongoing support for brain tumor patients.
Last updated: November 11th, 2022