Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro-Health

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Telephone: 757-446-5100

Address: 721 Fairfax Avenue, Andrews Hall 4th Floor, Norfolk VA 23507

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Putting Patients and Caregivers First in NeuroHealth

Integrating clinical care, caregiver support, research, and community partnerships to improve brain health across Hampton Roads.

We believe no patient or caregiver should face neurodegenerative disease alone.

A New Model for Integrated NeuroHealth

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Established through the generosity of Lawrence J. and Janice T. Goldrich, the Institute is working to improve lives of patients, caregivers, and families across Hampton Roads through compassionate care, community engagement, education, and innovation. 

Based at the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences medical campus, the Institute serves patients and families facing Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, memory disorders, and other complex neurologic conditions.

Programs & Services

Program Areas

  • Memory & Cognitive Disorders
    • At Shirley & Richard Roberts Comprehensive Memory Center
  • Comprehensive Movement Disorders
  • Healthy Aging
  • Palliative & Supportive Care

Conditions We Commonly Treat

  • Alzheimer’s disease 
  • Parkinson’s disease 
  • Memory loss and cognitive decline 
  • Lewy body dementia 
  • Movement disorders 
  • Healthy aging concerns
  • Neuropsychological / Memory Testing 

Supporting Patients and Families Every Step of the Way

The Institute’s Patient/Caregiver First Formula recognizes that neurodegenerative diseases affect not only patients, but entire families and caregiving ecosystems. 
Through coordinated care, community partnerships, caregiver support, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Institute works to ensure patients and families feel supported throughout their care journey.

Our Guiding Principles

Coordinated Care

Caregiver Support

Community Connection

Research & Innovation

Team-Based Care

Collaborations & Partnerships

The Goldrich Institute works closely with healthcare organizations, community partners, advocacy groups, and academic collaborators to strengthen brain health, caregiver support, education, and neurohealth services across Hampton Roads.

Through these partnerships, the Institute extends care, education, and support beyond clinic walls and into the broader community.

Brain Health Collaborative

In partnership with United Way of South Hampton Roads, the Brain Health Collaborative expands brain health education, caregiver support, and community outreach through public engagement, partnerships, and awareness initiatives. 

ODU Strome College of Business

Faculty-supervised student teams from Strome College of Business collaborate with the Institute on clinical process analysis, operational improvement, and quality initiatives supporting patient-centered care. 

Alzheimer’s Association

The Institute partners with the Alzheimer's Association through community education, outreach programs, caregiver engagement, and participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)

In collaboration with the American Parkinson Disease Association, the Institute supports Parkinson’s education programs, conferences, support initiatives, and community engagement activities across the region.

Coordinated Dementia Care Through the GUIDE Model

The Institute partners with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), helping patients and caregivers navigate dementia care more easily through coordinated support, care navigation, caregiver resources, and community-based services. 

Community Care Partners

Research, Education & Community Engagement

The Institute supports clinical research, interdisciplinary education, workforce development, and community-informed innovation to strengthen the future of neurohealth across Hampton Roads.

Areas of focus include:

Department of Medicine

Contact

Department of Medicine

P.O. Box 1980
Norfolk, VA, 23501
757-446-8910 general inquiries
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Meet Our Team

Matthew Bourcier, Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro-Health

Matt Bourcier began his research as a student in the Physician Assistant master's program from December 1999 until his graduation in 2001. After working in Occupational Medicine for five years, he rejoined the Strelitz Diabetes Center to begin working in the Neuroendocrine and Clinical Research Units in May 2006. His areas of interest include the diagnosis/management of diabetic neuropathies and neuroendocrine tumors. Matt is a strong advocate of both professional and patient education.

Lois Johnson, Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro-Health

Lois Johnson, MSW, is the Patient Navigator for the Goldrich Institute, working closely with family members and caregivers as each situation dictates. She obtained her Bachelor and Master’s of Social Work from Cleveland State University and is licensed in both Virginia and South Carolina. A Navy veteran, Lois’ past experience includes acting as a COVID-19 case investigator for the Chesapeake Department of Health, a medical social worker for Palliative Care at Chesapeake Regional Hospital and a medical social worker for Medi Home Health and Hospice and Sentara Hospice.

Bahar Niknejad, MD, Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro-Health

Bahar Niknejad, MD, Assistant Professor, completed her combined Internal Medicine/Geriatrics medicine residency and fellowship training. Since joining the university as a resident, she has led in-patient medicine teams of residents and medical students where she has the opportunity to teach others. She has served as a mentor for medical students and residents on their research projects.
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