Black people with Parkinson’s are underdiagnosed, miss treatment
Exercise is key for Parkinson’s relief, but there’s a huge equity gap in programs across the country, researchers say. Full story here.
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Governor Edward Rendell and TPC during Parkinson’s Awareness Month
In case you missed it, check out the interview on Sunday, April 21, 2019 with “At Issue” host Rosemary Connors from NBC10 with former Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell and Wendy […]
Former PA Governor Rendell to help “Stamp Out Parkinson’s”
September 4, 2018 Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell to join The Parkinson Council’s 17thAnnual Walk Bala Cynwyd, PA— September 4, 2018— The Parkinson Council is proud to announce that former […]
Parkinson’s Care-Partners: Share Your Wisdom
The Parkinson Council, in collaboration with SOWN and Penn Medicine, is thrilled to announce that the Care-Partners Telephone Support Group will start in May 2017. This free 8-week dynamic workshop series […]
Young Philanthropist Profile: Kaitlyn Gammon
Kaitlyn Gammon had an idea. She wanted to do something in memory of her late grandfather, who lived with Parkinson’s disease for 17 years. Even though she and her family […]
Free Fall Prevention “Lunch and Learn”: NEW DATE AND LOCATION!
Friday, March 24, 2017, 12 pm to 1:30 pm Have you had a fall or near fall in the past year? Are you afraid of falling? Do you use the […]
Rock Steady Boxing is Here!
The Parkinson Council, in collaboration with Rock Steady Boxing and Joltin’ Jabs, is pleased to announce an expansion of Rock Steady Boxing in Manayunk! Interested in signing up? Click here to find out how and […]