THE HDSA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE



For Family Services and Research at U.C. Davis Medical Center


The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) selected U.C. Davis
Medical Center (UCDMC) as one of its Centers of Excellence for Family
Services and Research. The Center has become a model for integrating
state of the art care with cutting-edge research and a prototype for other
Huntington’s Disease (HD) centers that will follow in the coming years.

A focal point for care and research, the HDSA Center of Excellence for
Family Services and Research at UCDMC has become a unique resource
for families in the region, providing a full range of health care services:




· Ongoing Clinical Care for HD Families
· Innovative Laboratory research
· Clinical Trials Promising Experimental Treatments for HD
· Professional Social Worker Services
· Genetic Counseling and Testing
· Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapies
· Professional and Family Education
· Family Support Groups




HDSA thanks the dedicated and hard-working staff of the UCDMC Center of
Excellence. Contact the UCDMC Staff.



Vicki Wheelock, M.D.
Director

Terry Tempkin
Nurse Practitioner
(916) 734-6278

Rick Henry, LCSW
Center and Chapter Social Worker
(916) 734-6277


Rosy Chow
Physical Therapist





















                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                
Center of Excellence at UC Davis Medical Center

HDSA Northern CA
2860 Gateway Oaks Dr.
#300
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 927-4400
Fax: (916) 830-8015
plriley@sundt.com