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.

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Impact of Parkinson's in Our Chapter

Every day, the Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest Chapter works to make a profound impact in the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who live in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. We keep funds local, significantly investing  in ways to make life better for people living with Parkinson’s and their families.

81,991

estimated people with Parkinson’s disease served by the Midwest Chapter

4.5 billion

estimated in Parkinson's related expenses

6,706

estimated new Parkinson's cases diagnosed each year

In the last five years, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested $3,051,964 in innovative research, improved care, education and resources for the Midwest Chapter Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Here are some of the ways we are making a local impact:

Research

Improving Care

  • 3,960 people relied on our Hospital Safety Guide to prepare for hospital stays.
  • 562 health professionals trained in best-practice PD care.
  • $900,000 funded to support life-changing care to 103,225 people at 3 Centers of Excellence in our Chapter.

Education and Resources

Learn more about the impact of Parkinson's disease, including findings from the most comprehensive assessment of PD incidence in North America that highlight the growing importance of optimizing Parkinson's are and treatment for people with the disease. 

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