Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Holy Cross Hospital Receives Level 4 Designation

(Silver Spring, Maryland) — The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md., is recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center. To receive this honor, centers must meet the criteria as stated in the NAEC Guidelines for Essential Services, Personnel, and Facilities in Specialized Epilepsy Centers in the United States.

Level 4 Epilepsy Centers are recognized as having the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.

The Holy Cross Hospital Epilepsy Center offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for patients with seizure disorders. These services are unique for a community hospital.




The center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to help monitor and evaluate patients effectively. Holy Cross Hospital's Epilepsy Center combines the expertise of epileptologists, a dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and surgical treatment options to provide the best possible outcomes for patients.

For more information on the services offered through the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Holy Cross Hospital, call 301.754.8266 or visit HolyCrossHealth.org/epilepsy.

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