New York Chapter

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Parkinson’s Foundation New York 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

66,591

estimated people with Parkinson’s disease

$3,678,713,067

estimated in Parkinson's-related expenses

5,331

estimated new people diagnosed

In the last five years, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested $6,183,360 in innovative research, improved care, education and resources for the New York Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Here are some of the ways we are making a local impact:

Research

Improving Care

  • 3,523 people relied on our Hospital Safety Guide to prepare for hospital stays.
  • 709 health professionals trained in best-practice PD care.
  • $1,200,000 funded to support life-changing care to 97,354 people at 4 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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