Huntington Disease Care, Education, and Research Center
A Huntington Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence
The Huntington Disease Care, Education, and Research Center uses a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of patients and their families. Consistent with Georgetown University Medical Center’s devotion to cura personalis, or care of the whole person, the HD-CERC aims towards cura familia, or care of the whole family. Our services and support encompass family members and caregivers.
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You and your family will benefit from our:
- Team approach. Our program includes experts across the entire spectrum of care, from neuropsychologists and genetic counselors to therapists and social workers. All of these specialists are available in our clinic and regularly consult on patient cases.
- Comprehensive treatments. Our specialists develop personalized treatment plans to manage every aspect of the disease: movement disorders, mood disorders and cognitive disorders.
- Family focus. We realize that no family can manage Huntington’s disease on its own without real social support. We are one of the only clinics that has a full-time dedicated social worker.
- Commitment to research. Our Center is part of the Huntington Study Group, a collaboration of medical experts conducting research and clinical trials in the hopes of finding better treatments and ways to slow or stop the disease.
- Community locations. We believe it’s important to provide care at locations convenient and easily accessible to our patients. We also have offices at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, MD, and MedStar Health in McLean, VA.
For more information, including videos from clinicians, visit Huntington’s Disease Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Emily Weaver, DSW, LICSW
Contact Line: 202-687-1366
HD-CERC Monthly Newsletter
HD-CERC Announcements
Celebrating Dr. Emily Weaver!
We are proud to celebrate HD-CERC’s Clinical Social Worker Emily Weaver on earning her Doctorate in Social Work! This amazing achievement emphasizes her great commitment to providing exceptional patient care, lifelong learning, and advocating for our community every day. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Weaver on this incredible milestone!
Check Out HD-CERC’s Feature in the Enroll-HD on Page 8!
HD-CERC Pet of the Month! – Maddie!
Here’s some fun facts about Maddie!
- Maddie is short for Madeline.
- Maddie is very loving and friendly with people, but bunnies, squirrels, foxes beware! She gets very vocal with these critters.
- Maddie likes: any human food, neck massages, playing tug-of-war with her toys, being around people, and doggy ice cream at Salty Paws.
- Maddie dislikes: Getting wet, sharing any food or treats with other dogs, being left alone at home, and being forced to wear silly dog clothing and costumes by her parents.
