Midwest Chapter

Serving IL, IN, WI

Set this as my local chapter

Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. Whether you are newly diagnosed with PD or have been managing it for years, are a care partner, family member or friend of someone with PD, we are here to help you.

58,724

people with PD served

97,603

publications distributed

1,972

health professionals trained

Reach Further

The Parkinson’s Foundation Reach Further campaign will invest an additional $30 million to accelerate progress on Parkinson’s research, improve care and increase access to quality-of-life programs. Join the Midwest Chapter as we aim to raise $2 million towards this goal.

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Featured Event

Educational Events

Midwest Chapter Symposium: Understanding and Managing Pain in PD

Together with your community, learn about physical pain in Parkinson's disease, including why it happens, tools to manage pain, and the importance of movement.

June 3, 2023

Virtual & Naperville, IL

The Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest Chapter is home to three Parkinson’s Foundation Centers of Excellence, the most respected and sought after designation in the field of movement disorders:

Northwestern University Movement Disorders Center
Rush University Medical Center
Indiana University School of Medicine