Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have been recognized by the Tourette Association of America (TAA) as a TAA Center of Excellence, the first and only center in the Carolinas.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine was recognized for its extensive multidisciplinary team, regional patient reach and commitment to providing high-quality clinical care. The center’s vision aligns seamlessly with the TAA’s mission to elevate standards of care and foster collaborative partnerships that enhance the lives of individuals with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders.
“I am incredibly grateful for the astounding multidisciplinary team that has come together to create our Center of Excellence,” said Dr. Jaclyn Martindale, director of Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Tourette Center of Excellence and section head of pediatric neurology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. “Since joining in 2019, my mission has been to elevate our level of clinical care and become a medical home for individuals with tic disorders, Tourette syndrome and their co-occurring conditions. I am excited we are nationally recognized for the expert care, research and advocacy we provide as a designated Center of Excellence and I look forward to us continuing to work together toward our center’s goal of creating a meaningful impact in the lives of these individuals, their loved ones and our community.”
Read the full news release from the Tourette Association of America.