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In Memory of Alan M. Slewett
The Parkinson’s Foundation mourns the loss of emeritus board member Alan M. Slewett. As a long-time supporter and Parkinson’s Foundation advocate, Slewett joined the Foundation’s board of directors in 2001.
Parkinson’s Foundation Launches #ABCsOfPD Campaign for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
NEW YORK & MIAMI (April 2, 2024) — The Parkinson’s Foundation honors Parkinson’s Awareness Month with the launch of a new campaign, #ABCsOfPD. The campaign aims to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease (PD) by educating the public about key topics related to one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders.
Parkinson’s Foundation and Rock Steady Boxing Announce National Team Partnership of Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson’s
INDIANAPOLIS; NEW YORK & MIAMI (March 26, 2024) – Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit gym that provides a unique exercise program specifically designed for Parkinson’s disease (PD), has partnered with the Parkinson’s Foundation as a National Team for Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson’s.
In The News
Diabetes drug shows promise against Parkinson's in clinical study
Yahoo! News
April 03, 2024
In a recently published New England Journal of Medicine study, researchers maintain a drug used to treat diabetes slowed the progression of motor issues associated with Parkinson's disease. The Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Advisor, Dr. Michael Okun MD, is attributed as an expert source in discussing the study’s results.
Parkinson's Foundation Rings the Closing Bell
Nasdaq.com
April 2, 2024
The Parkinson’s Foundation was invited to Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s Foundation President and CEO John Lehr rang the Closing Bell on April 2, 2024.
Landmark Parkinson’s research at Morehouse School of Medicine looks to recruit Black patients
WABE 90.1 (NPR/PBS Affiliate Atlanta)
April 2, 2024
In an interview with WABE’s Jade Mador, Morehouse School of Medicine Associate Professor of Neurology Dr. Chantale Branson discusses recruiting participants for the Parkinson’s Foundation PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkison’s Disease national initiative.
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