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Parkinson’s Foundation Announces New Executive Vice President; Launches Public Policy Effort
The Parkinson’s Foundation announced today the appointment of Andi Lipstein Fristedt as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Policy Officer of the nation’s leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease through investments in research, care and education.
Statement from John L. Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation:
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Parkinson’s Foundation Announces New Members to Its Board and People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council
The Parkinson’s Foundation appointed a new chair and a new member to its board of directors, as well as five new members to its People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council.
In The News
Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer at the Parkinson's Foundation
HealthDay
July 24, 2025
The Parkinson's Foundation has appointed Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, as its first Chief Medical Officer. A movement disorders specialist, Dr. Mantri will lead efforts to expand access to personalized and equitable Parkinson’s care.
The Many Faces of Parkinson’s: Symptoms, Treatment, and How To Manage It
HealthDay
July 24, 2025
Parkinson's Foundation Chief Medical Officer Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, authors HealthDay's newest wellness library article about Parkinson's disease, providing a complete overview of early signs, treatments and support resources.
Redefining the Doctor-Patient Partnership: What a Physician-Patient Can Teach Us About Parkinson Disease Care
Practical Neurology - Amplifying the Patient Journey Podcast
July 23, 2025
How can neurologists partner with their patients living with Parkinson disease? Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, Santa Fe, NM, Vice Chair of the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, discusses Parkinson's disease care from her unique perspective as both a patient and former physician.
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