Neurology Now, patient magazine of AANeurology, wins national award

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Neurology Now, patient magazine of American Academy of Neurology,

wins national award

24 Jun 2005 Medical News Today

Neurology Now, the new patient magazine from the American Academy of

Neurology (AAN), has won the Award of Excellence in the 2005

Associations Advance America Awards program, a national competition

sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives of

Washington, D.C.

Neurology Now focuses on the care, treatment, and management of a

wide range of neurological disorders. Written expressly for patients

and their families in an easy-to-read style, the magazine features

news about the most current research, an array of informative and

inspirational patient stories, and helpful tips for living and coping

with neurological problems.

In the first three months of publication, Neurology Now has received

10,000 requests for subscriptions from people with an interest in

neurological disorders. The circulation is over 300,000. The premiere

issue, published in April 2005, featured a cover story about actress

Teri Garr who has been living with MS for several years. The summer

issue will feature Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and his

efforts to " strike out " amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better

known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

" We are tremendously pleased and honored to receive this Award, " said

Robin L. Brey, MD, editor-in-chief of Neurology Now. " We developed

Neurology Now to satisfy a need for credible, up-to-date information

about neurological disorders for patients and their families. I am

particularly gratified that our efforts have proven to be valuable to

so many people. "

Now in its 15th year, the Associations Advance America Awards program

recognizes associations that propel America forward - with projects

in education, skills training, standards setting, business and social

innovation, knowledge creation, citizenship and community service.

" Neurology Now truly embodies the spirit of the Associations Advance

America campaign. It is an honor and an inspiration to showcase this

activity as an example of the many contributions associations are

making to advance society, " said Gabri, chair of the

Associations Advance America Committee.

In 2004 the AAN was elected to the annual Associations Advance

America Honor Roll for its M. Palatucci Advocacy Leadership

Forum, which provides formal advocacy training and leadership

development to neurologists each year.

Neurology Now is available for free to patients in the waiting rooms

of neurologists across the United States. Free subscriptions for home

delivery are also available for patients and caregivers. Neurology

Now is published by Lippincott, & Wilkins. For more

information about the quarterly magazine, visit

http://www.neurologynow.com.