Community Education and Health Impovement

The Illinois Neurological Institute supports the "ThinkFirst Program". This education is provided to the schools in Illinois to make students more aware of the potential for injury to their brain or spinal cord during their daily activities. These programs reach many students each year throughout the region. They have proven to be effective in decreasing injury to children involved in driving, water sports, and recreational activities.
The INI Stroke Center and the Stroke Network present multiple programs to make people more aware of strokes and the importance of rapid access to care.

The Children's Hospital of Illinois, through their "Buckle Buddy" program, provides programs demonstrating the current use of car seats in the prevention of childhood injury.

The INI sponsors support groups for Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Hydrocephalous, and other illnesses to help in the education of patients and families.

The INI assists a medical student outreach program for high school students to encourage their participation in science education.