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, MSW, LICSW
Contact Line: 202-687-1366
HD-CERC News
HD-CERC Announcements
Check Out HD-CERC’s Feature in the Enroll-HD on Page 8!
HD-CERC Pet of the Month! – Thomas Jefferson!
Here’s some fun facts about Ernie
- Dachshunds have a genetic predisposition for intervertebral disc disease, and I unfortunately injured my spine three years ago as a result. I had surgery and still have trouble using my hind legs, but with the support of my vet and family, I can still play and race to protect my food bowl from my brother.
- I have an older brother, Benjamin Franklin, who taught me how to bark at the mailman and ask for belly rubs.
- I like to be cozy…a soft blanket hates to see me coming!
- When my snout grew in, I developed a white spot that my family initially tried to wipe off, thinking it was a drop of paint!
HD-CERC Events
2/24/25 7-8 PM EST – HD-CERC Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Support Group
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center 18101 Prince Philip Dr, Olney, MD 20832 (Community Learning Center A – CLC A)
To sign up: THIS LINK
