Our Community

The Department of Neurological Surgery and Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation participate in numerous community events every year to help boost engagement in the neurosciences.

Our Impact

Through education, support, collaborative programs, outreach initiatives and events, our department is committed to serving our community.
The  Department of Neurological Surgery at the Kentucky Science Center Brain Days, helping children learn about the brain.

Brain Days

Each March, our department teams up with the Kentucky Science Center for "Brain Days" to teach children all about the brain and the neurosciences.

UofL Department of Neurosurgery & Neurology Volunteer Day at the Louisville Nature Center., Staff members shoveling mulch during the UofL Department of Neurosurgery & Neurology Volunteer Day at the Louisville Nature Center.

Volunteer Day

Each year, our department volunteers to help a local non-profit. We've mulched playgrounds, cleaned gutters, painted picnic tables and more.

The  Department of Neurological Surgery at the Kentucky Science Center Brain Days, helping children learn about the brain.

Community Events

Our department participates in numerous events to help raise awareness and teach community members about the brain and spine. We've sponsored the Walk to End Parkinson's, participated in outreach events for teachers and students and raised awareness at sporting events.