AAN to Show Support for World Brain Day 2023: Brain Health

and Disability

we knew socioeconomic status, race, and other factors impacted health, the pandemic made these inequities even more blatant, requiring us to think more aggressively about health inequity at the bedside, from a population health perspective, and logistically for services like telehealth. The pandemic highlighted the importance of patient engagement and digital education in health care. Digital platforms, social media, and online resources helped patients become more empowered, with increased awareness and interest in their health. Neurologists showed remarkable resilience in their response to the crisis. They swiftly adjusted their practices, embraced telemedicine to ensure continuity of care, and became adept at rapidly acquiring and assimilating new information, staying up to date with ever-evolving scientific guidelines and research, as well as rapid legislative and regulatory changes. We developed stronger support networks, leaning on our colleagues and communities for guidance, collaboration, and emotional support. Emerging from the pandemic, we found new strength and resolve to provide the best possible care for our patients, no matter the circumstances.”

I think what Dr. Klein said bears repeating: “we found new strength and resolve to provide the best possible care for our patients, no matter the circumstances.”

We came to neurology because we embraced the unique challenges of brain disease and the desire to treat and cure them. We have continued in neurology despite the frustrating challenges inherent in our health care environment. If we indeed resolve to provide the best possible care for our patients, no matter the circumstances, we shall persevere and thrive in neurology. 

The AAN is gearing up to show its support for the World Federation of Neurology’s 10th annual World Brain Day: Brain Health and Disability on July 22 through a number of promotions. BrainandLife.org is building awareness around the day and the Academy is promoting the yearly event to its 40,000 members to encourage them to participate. This year's theme is designed to inspire a global initiative to close the gaps in disability awareness and reduce neurologic health care barriers. World Brain Day’s key aims are prevention, awareness, access, education, and advocacy. For more information about World Brain Day 2023, visit WFNeurology.org/world-brain-day-2023 