COMPREHENSIVE SPINE PROGRAM

UC Irvine Healthcare's Comprehensive Spine Program offers the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments for back pain and spinal conditions.

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Spinal Cord Support Group
This monthly meeting is organized for those with spinal cord injuries, their families, caregivers and all interested.

Dates: Meetings will be on the third Tuesday of every month.
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Acute Rehabilitation / 3 South, Recreation Room
Facilitator: Jerry Teixeira, Ph.D.
Information: 714.456.6628