Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Brain Health Initiative
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Brain Health Initiative
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s groundbreaking Brain Health Initiative focuses on enhancing brain health at every stage of life, from a person’s earliest years of development to their oldest years.
In an era where cognitive well-being is increasingly recognized as paramount to overall health and productivity, we are proud to take a pioneering step towards promoting rigorous education, public policy, scientific discovery, and collaborative partnerships. Our commitment is to improve lives and make a meaningful impact on the landscape of brain health.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» mission
To enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.
Brain health definition
A continuous state of attaining and maintaining the optimal neurologic function that best supports one’s physical, mental, and social well-being through every stage of life.
Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships in Brain Health
Two $150,000 brain health scholarships are awarded each year to early career trainees, made possible by Ralph L. Sacco, MD, MS, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³», FAHA—the late neurologist and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» president whose legacy lives on through the scholarships. Read the press release on the 2026 awardees.
An analysis from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found that one in two people in the United States is affected by a neurological disease or disorder.
The complete analysis was published in in November 2025.
Events
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Brain Health Summit
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s annual Brain Health Summit convenes distinguished thought leaders from academia, professional medical and patient organizations, government, research institutions, payers, industry, and advocacy groups. These experts, specializing in brain health across the lifespan, collaborate to advance brain health for all.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Annual Meeting
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of neurologists and neuroscience professionals and offers top-tier education, the latest in scientific discoveries, and an abundance of opportunities to connect with friends and colleagues from around the globe. If you are attending the meeting, plan to stop by the Brain Health Hub.
Pillars of brain health
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Brain Health Initiative’s pillars of science, patient care, public policy, and public education provide the framework for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s vision of brain health for all.
Science
Accelerating research and discovery to achieve scientific breakthroughs in preventing neurologic conditions and advancing brain health research.
Patient care
Providing trustworthy to medical professionals at all stages of training.
Public policy
Advancing brain health by working with policymakers on the federal and state levels.
Public education
Engaging with the public about through every stage of life.
Brain health resources
Science
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Patient care
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Public policy
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Supports California Legislation Ensuring Coverage for All Medically Necessary Treatments or Medications for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias - CA SB950 | Posted March 10, 2026
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Supports Veterans with TBI Injuries and Sustained Funding and Coordinated Support for the VA’s Neurology Centers of Excellence | Posted March 4, 2026
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Supports Pennsylvania Legislation to Allow for Later School Start Times - PA HB2152 | Posted February 17, 2026
Public education
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The brain serves as the body's central command and control center and the organ responsible for our physical, mental, and social well-being. Neurologists are uniquely positioned to serve as specialists in brain health and to advance the newly evolving field of preventive neurology. Empowered by the bold brain health vision and action plan for the 21st century, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is proud to lead across the multidisciplinary stakeholders to advance brain health across every stage of life.
Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³», FAHA
President, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
Media coverage
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Educating patients about neurology and brain health
is a website, podcast, and book series created by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» that connects patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in brain health. It is the most trusted information, straight from the world’s leading experts in brain health.