In Brief

Le Bonheur’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program receives NAEC reaccreditation

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) recently reaccredited Le Bonheur’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program as a level 4 epilepsy center. This is the highest level that can be awarded to an epilepsy center and designates a center that provides more complex forms of intensive neurodiagnostic monitoring, as well as more extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment.

Mefford joins Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute

Heather Mefford, MD, PhD, a physician scientist focused on genetics, epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders, recently joined Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute as a geneticist. She will be a part of the newly formed Epilepsy Genetics Clinic within the Neuroscience Institute. Mefford completed her residency in Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Hospital and a fellowship in Medical Genetics from the University of Washington.

Williams named a Tennessee Rising Star Nurse Leader

Le Bonheur Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner Brittany Williams, DNP, CPNPPC, CNL, was recently selected as a Tennessee Rising Star Nurse Leader by the Tennessee Nurses Association, Tennessee Hospital Association and Tennessee Action Coalition. Selection criteria for this recognition is based on leadership among peers, professional growth and development, contribution to building a culture of health in the community and commitment as a role model for health.

Castri joins Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute

Paola Castri, MD, PhD, Recently joined Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute as a pediatric neurologist. She completed her residency in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Neuroscience at University of Rome “La Sapienza.” Castri is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a member of the Child Neurology Society, American Academy of Neurology and the Newborn Brain Society.