On Tuesday October 23, 2012, The Portland Area Balance and Dizziness Support Group is holding a panel discussion on topics involving dizziness, balance, vestibular dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, migraine associated dizziness and other topics.
If you or a family member or loved one are affected by chronic dizziness, balance or vestibular disorders, traumatic brain injury, or migraine associated dizziness please consider attending this event at Mercy Hospital, 144 State Street from 5 PM -7 Pm in the lower auditorium. Free parking is available at the Spring Street Lot (just across the street from the Emergency Department entrance). Panel members include Dr. Michael Makaretz (MKM ENT Mercy);Paul Albert, MS, PT (Physical Therapist, The Balance Center, MKM ENT Mercy); Michelle Rioux, DPT (Physical Therapist, The Balance Center, MKM ENT Mercy); Dr. John Dolan (Neurologist, Biddeford); Dr. Mark Kiefner, (Neuropsychologist, Bayside Neuro Rehabilitation, Portland); Dr. Colin Robinson (Behavioral Optometrist, Windham);Dr. Lisa Almeder (Hospitalist, Maine Medical Center);Dr. Heather Schwemm (Internal Medicine, Intermed).
Physicians, physical, occupational and speech therapists, counselors, social workers and interested members of the community are welcome to attend the forum and participate in an open discussion.Call 879-3487 for more information.



