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Parkinson’s Foundation Announces Spring Moving Day Walks
MIAMI & NEW YORK (March 4, 2025) – The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the Spring 2025 event lineup for Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s, now in 54 U.S. cities in 2025.
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.
In The News
ANA Investigates Biological Staging of Parkinson’s Disease
ANA Investigates (Podcast)
February 25, 2025
Parkinson’s Disease has long been a clinical diagnosis. But recently, there have been proposals to redefine the disease based on biomarkers of alpha-synucleinopathy and dopaminergic dysfunction. Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Advisor, Dr. Michael S. Okun, joins host Dr. Christine Doss Esper to unpack both sides of this debate as the episode’s primary guests.
In Parkinson’s fight, Medtronic’s first-in-the-world adaptive therapy feature wins FDA approval
The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 24, 2025
After decades of development and trials, Medtronic has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for adaptive technology personalizing treatment of Parkinson’s symptoms using advanced stimulation deep in the brain. Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Advisor, Dr. Michael S. Okun, is interviewed.
Q & A with Sharon's son, George. Ep.195: Special Guest Parkinson’s Foundation CEO John L. Lehr
Q & A with Sharon’s Son George (Podcast)
February 19, 2025
Parkinson’s Foundation President & CEO John L. Lehr joins host George Ackerman from the Together for Sharon podcast to discuss the Foundation’s mission and resources.
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