Top Stories
-
Source:
The New York TimesA twisted ankle left this girl in pain for months and doctors puzzled by the clean X-ray and MRI. A call to our Clinical Director Dr. Joshua Hyman uncovered dystonia and successful treatment.
Topic
-
Source:
Columbia University Irving Medical CenterWFCPC Executive Director, Neurologist Dr. Jason Carmel, is working on a promising nerve stimulation therapy that may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries to regain function of their arms.
Topic
-
The partnership provides a path from primary care to multidisciplinary specialty care for patients with cerebral palsy.
Topic
-
Patients at the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center will have a new source of psychiatric support, thanks to a pair of gifts made to the Center’s endowment.
Topic
Latest News
- August 31, 2021
Hal and Linda Ritch recently made a generous donation to the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center (WFCPC) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Topic
- August 2, 2021
Peggy found Columbia again 50 years later and had the CP care she needed by Dr. Paulo Selber, for a big milestone event in her son's life.
- July 26, 2021
Caitlin has recently aged out of pediatrics and finds her new medical home with the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center. Read more about her new journey.
- May 18, 2021
Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center and Pony Power Therapies partner for a townhall event on June 5, 2021 in Mawah, NJ.
Topic
- March 17, 2021
Elena, an adult with cerebral palsy has been a patient of the CP Center since its creation and is a current board member. She honors her late twin sister Elizabeth with an online fundraiser.
- March 1, 2021
After surgery with Dr. Paulo Selber, Ronni is back to work and free from foot pain for the first time in 45 years.
-
Source:
NIH - Translational PediatricsFebruary 10, 2021An evaluation of the reliability and responsiveness of assessment of caregiver experience with neuromuscular disease following botulinum toxin injection to relieve spasticity in children with CP.
Topic
- February 8, 2021
A guest blog from an adult patient with Cerebral Palsy who talks about her journey toward hope and renewal.
- January 9, 2021
Learn how members of the WFCPC community are using a new virtual fundraising platform from CUIMC to support the Weinberg Center.
- November 16, 2020
Luke is a 13 year old who has neuromuscular scoliosis. Dr. Michael Vitale and his surgical team used advanced surgical tools to straighten and stabilize Luke’s spine.
