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Parkinson’s Foundation to Host Parkinson’s Revolution in 24 Cities Nationwide
NEW YORK & MIAMI (February 4, 2025) – The Parkinson’s Foundation will host Parkinson’s Revolution – an indoor and virtual cycling experience – on Saturday, Feb. 22 in 24 cities across the U.S.
In Memory of Paul F. Oreffice
The Parkinson’s Foundation mourns the passing of esteemed Emeritus Board member Paul Oreffice, who passed away on December 26, 2024.
People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Face Disproportionate Rates of Harm in Hospital Setting
NEW YORK & MIAMI (November 18, 2024) – The Parkinson’s Foundation published a new article in the December issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety titled “Protecting Parkinson’s Patients: Hospital Care Standards to Avoid Preventable Harm.”
In The News
Experts Develop Hospital Care Plan for Parkinson Disease to Prevent Harm
Neurology Advisor
January 8, 2025
The Foundation along with health care professionals have updated recommendations aimed to increase safety in hospitals for patients with Parkinson disease. The commentary was published in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. The Foundation is cited several times, and the published article is linked.
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms: What Everyone Should Know
BlackDoctor.org
January 1, 2025
Developed in partnership with the Foundation, this piece offers a general overview of the disease, symptoms and available resources. The article also highlights the need for increased participation in research studies by populations of focus. The Foundation is cited and Parkinson.org is linked various times.
Can We Solve the Parkinson’s Puzzle?
Columbia Magazine
December 18, 2024
This in-depth magazine features article outlines how Columbia researchers are working to treat, prevent and ultimately cure the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder – Parkinson’s disease. As part of the piece, PD GENEration is featured among the many projects bestowing Columbia the label of a “leading center” for the genetic study of Parkinson’s. The Foundation is mentioned several times and Parkinson.org is linked.
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