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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.”
Parkinson’s Foundation Requests Applications for 2025 Community Grants
NEW YORK & MIAMI (November 12, 2024) — The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced it is accepting applications for $1 million in community grant funding. The 2025 community grants cycle will support health, wellness and educational programs that address unmet needs in local Parkinson’s disease (PD) communities.
Parkinson’s Foundation Expands Moving Day Walk
MIAMI & NEW YORK (September 3, 2024) – Today, the Parkinson’s Foundation announced the Fall 2024 event lineup for Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. Moving Day is the Foundation’s signature fundraising event and a movement for more awareness, funding and a better understanding of Parkinson's disease (PD).
In The News
How to Manage Parkinson's Disease Patients in the Hospital Setting
Health Leaders
December 4, 2024
Managing patients with Parkinson's disease should be viewed as part of a hospital CMO's responsibility for patient safety and quality, says this healthcare leader.
Hospital Care Standards Help Patients with Parkinson’s Avoid Harm
Practical Neurology
November 19, 2024
A new commentary article published by the Parkinson’s Foundation (Miami, FL) provides recommendations and standards for avoiding preventable harm incurred during hospital care for patients with Parkinson disease (PD).
Interview with John Lehr & Carla Velastegui - Parkinson's Foundation
National Radio Media Tour
November 13, 2024
Parkinson’s Foundation President & CEO John Lehr joined PPAC member and PD care partner Carla Velastegui on a national radio media tour in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Together, they shared Foundation resources and tips on how to avoid caregiver burnout with 22 nationally syndicated and local radio programs across the country. Hear one of the many interviews here.
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