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 #  Women with Parkinson’s Community Network 

 

   

  ## 💡 Quick Summary 

 - Connect with a supportive network for women living with Parkinson’s disease, sharing experiences and insights with peers who understand the unique challenges women face.
- Amplify the voice of[ women with PD](https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/women) by participating in virtual calls, contributing to network priorities and advocating for equitable care, research and resources.
- Joining a network that fosters education, support and collaboration to [improve quality of life](https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living) for women with Parkinson’s.

 

   ![Two women posing at a Moving Day event](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/community-networks_women.jpg?itok=2g3ZVYiN)  Women living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) face distinct symptoms, greater medication side effects, and disparities in care. With more than 400,000 women living with PD in the U.S., this network creates a vital space for *her* voice. It is a community where women with PD can connect with other women to learn, share and collaborate.

### Network Mission

The Women with Parkinson’s Community Network is dedicated to championing the unique journey of women with PD. We empower our members through connection and education, to turn personal experience into a powerful source of support. Our mission is to ensure the distinct realities women face are recognized in healthcare settings, research priorities and Foundation resources, fostering a future where every woman receives equitable and excellent care.

### Join Us

If you are a woman living with Parkinson's, your perspective is essential. We invite you to join a network of peers who understand your journey. Participate in quarterly virtual calls to connect with others and support the network’s annual priorities.

[Sign UP NOW](https://www.parkinson.org/form/poc-standard-questions-cond-affi)

**Spread the word and help our community networks grow — please share this information with friends and family who might be interested in joining.**

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [Volunteer@Parkinson.org](mailto:volunteer@parkinson.org).

  ##  My PD Story: Women 

   ![Woman in a gym boxing.](/sites/default/files/styles/340x400/public/images/My%20PD%20Story_1.png?h=c9aea1bc&itok=xorvZZ7P)  

 People with PD 

###  [ Angela Carnahan ](/living-with-parkinsons/stories/angela-carnahan) 

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  ![Esther Labib-Kiyarash headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/340x400/public/images/Esther_Labib-Kiyarash.jpg?h=c9aea1bc&itok=py_DR2pH)  

 People with PD 

###  [ Esther Labib-Kiyarash ](/living-with-parkinsons/stories/esther-labib-kiyarash) 

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  ![Vanessa Russell-Palmer headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/340x400/public/images/Vanessa_Russell-Palmer.jpg?h=c5fe38ae&itok=H_jCf9ci)  

 People with PD 

###  [ Vanessa Russell-Palmer ](/living-with-parkinsons/stories/vanessa-russell-palmer) 

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 Science News 

###  [ The Unmet Needs of Women with Parkinson’s ](/blog/science-news/women) 

 

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 Science News 

###  [ Mainstay Parkinson's Medication Sometimes "Wears Off" Faster for Women ](/blog/science-news/levodopa-study) 

 

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 Advancing Research 

###  [ Center of Excellence Series: University of Pennsylvania Movement Disorder Center Is a Leader in Women’s Parkinson’s Research ](/blog/research/upenn) 

 

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 ###  PD Library 

 Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library.

 [Explore Now](/resources-support/pd-library) 

 

 

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