Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a nonsurgical treatment used to treat patients with a number of neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In this study the researchers from the University of Florida sought to establish the long-term safety and effectiveness of…
Kathy Christensen, Tory Wilcox, Caroline Nickerson, Mary Anne Christensen The Beaches Habitat for Humanity in Jacksonville held a build in honor of Dr. Richard Christensen on November 18, 2016. Over 40 participants turned out for the…
The Department of Psychiatry held it’s annual staff meeting and service pin reception on October 31st at the McKnight Brain Institute. Congratulations to this year’s Service Pin Recipients: Debra Krawczykiewicz – 5 years Michele Pearson – 10 years Kathryn Robinson – 10 years Robert Prather – 10 years Donna…
The University of Florida Health Science Center held it’s fifth annual Celebrating Distinction ceremony to recognize those faculty members who have recently been named to an endowed professorship or chair. The event was held October 26, 2016 in the DeWeese Auditorium at the McKnight Brain Institute. The Department of…
Congratulations for your years of service to the University of Florida College of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry. Bonnie McLaurin – 30 years Marika Brigham – 25 years From left to right: Dean Michael Good, MD, Bonnie McLaurin, Marika Brigham and Chairperson of the…
The University of Florida College of Medicine celebrates 60th anniversary with two days of events.
Wayne Lewis Creelman, MD, MBA, DLFAPA Congratulations to Wayne Creelman, MD, who was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County. Dr. Creelman has been a former CEO, COO, CMO, and Executive Vice President of multiple mental health and substance abuse…
Congratulations to Marika Brigham, Director and Chief Financial Officer of the University of Florida Department of Psychiatry, who was named President -Elect of the National Association of Academic Psychiatry Administrators (NAAPA). She will serve on the board of directors for the year 2016-2017. Part of Brigham’s responsibilities as president-elect…
