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We are your trusted resource for the latest Parkinson’s disease news, statistics, research, expert commentary and more. If you are a member of the media working on a story regarding PD, please contact Melissa Nobles-Gonzalez, Public Relations Manager, at 305-537-9134 or MGonzalez@Parkinson.org.
Press Releases
Parkinson’s Foundation Names Centers of Excellence in Ohio and Wisconsin
NEW YORK & MIAMI (December 9, 2025) — The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced the promotion of two Centers of Excellence, both recognized for providing outstanding clinical care for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
New Published Article Discusses How to Make Hospitals Age-Friendly for People with Parkinson’s
NEW YORK & MIAMI (December 1, 2025) – The Parkinson’s Foundation published a new article in the December issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety titled “Advancing Parkinson’s Care and Patient Safety Through CMS’s Age-Friendly Hospital Measure.”
Parkinson’s Foundation Requesting Applications for 2026 Community Grants
NEW YORK & MIAMI (November 10, 2025) — The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced it is accepting applications for $1 million in community grant funding.
In The News
Keystone Edition: Legendary Coach Mark Duda
WVIA (PBS Affiliate, Central Pennsylvania)
January 19, 2026
Parkinson's Foundation Chief Medical Officer Sneha Mantri, MD, is interviewed about Parkinson's disease and the importance of exercise during this documentary profiling Pennsylvania football legend Coach Mark Duda, his work on and off the field, and his recent PD diagnosis.
How to Manage Anxiety in Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Everyday Health
January 16, 2026
Parkinson’s disease can cause anxiety for several reasons. Parkinson's Foundation Chief Medical Officer serves as a medical reviewer for this article offering tools for those living with PD.
Duopa for Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Everyday Health
January 15, 2026
The Parkinson's Foundation is listed as a trusted source for more information about treatments for PD.
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