Latest National Parkinson Foundation Stories
--Recipients of $1.7 Million Award from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute-- MIAMI, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has approved a research award to the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) and Johns Hopkins University to deliver telemedicine care to people with Parkinson's disease in their homes. E. Ray Dorsey, MD, Director, Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center is the lead...
Thousands to come together on April 27 to unite walkers and leading organizations to raise awareness and funds for research KINGSTON, N.J., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To help find the cause of and a cure for Parkinson's disease, The Parkinson Alliance is encouraging all Americans to register for the 19(th) annual Parkinson's Unity Walk, which will take place on Saturday, April 27, in New York City's Central Park. The Walk is the largest grassroots event for Parkinson's...
--New Parkinson's Treatment Book Translated into 20+ Languages-- MIAMI, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Parkinson Foundation's (NPF) medical director, Michael S. Okun, M.D., has released a new book titled, "Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life." Published this month, in conjunction with Parkinson's Awareness Month, the book is now available in more than twenty languages to help people all over the world live their best life with Parkinson's...
Football Legend Forrest Gregg Tackles Parkinson's Disease ATLANTA, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month, former professional football player and coach Forrest Gregg is teaming up with UCB, Inc. to share his personal experiences living with Parkinson's disease (PD) as part of UCB's Parkinson's More Than Motion(TM) campaign. Gregg spent 40 years fighting for victory on the football field, but little did he know that after retirement, he would begin...
--Campaign Begins During Parkinson's Awareness Month-- MIAMI, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) announced the launch of the Whatever It Takes to Beat Parkinson's campaign, a national movement to raise awareness and empower people affected by Parkinson's to make positive choices for their health and wellbeing. The campaign launch coincides with Parkinson's Awareness Month, during April. (Photo:...
--Free, Lifesaving Medical ID Bracelets Available During April, Parkinson's Awareness Month-- MIAMI, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) announced today that it is providing thousands of free Parkinson's medical ID bracelets in an effort to address recent data that shows three out of four people with Parkinson's do not receive their medications on time. This lack of awareness in the hospital can cause serious disease complications along...
Join us in making every step count at the largest grassroots Parkinson's fundraiser in the U.S. KINGSTON, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 19th Parkinson's Unity Walk will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in New York City's Central Park. Fundraising is already underway nationwide and we are encouraged by the response thus far from our supporters. We are building awareness about how vital contributions are in funding...
National Parkinson Foundation Recommends Annual Screening for Depression MIAMI, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) today released early findings from the largest clinical study of Parkinson's disease ever conducted, showing that depression is the most important factor influencing the health status of Parkinson's patients. The study is part of the Parkinson's Outcomes Project, a longitudinal look at which treatments produce the...
--Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson's, to benefit the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area and the National Parkinson Foundation-- WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) in partnership with Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) is holding Moving Day, a fundraising walk for Parkinson's disease (PD) in Washington, D.C. Moving Day will be held at Nationals Park on Sunday, November 4(th) with gates...
Free Online and Phone Seminars for People with Parkinson's Disease, Care Partners, Family Members and Health Care Professionals NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Disease Foundation(®) (PDF(®)) is pleased to announce its newest series of PD ExpertBriefings, free interactive seminars presented by leaders in Parkinson's disease research and care. Designed for people living with Parkinson's disease, care partners, family members and health care...
