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Parkinson Society Canada’s first online learning module for family physicians was recently accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. This means physicians completing the interactive program will receive a Mainpro-M1 credit toward their required continuing professional development. Assessment & Management of Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Application of the Canadian Guidelines on Parkinson’s Disease(CGPD) is … Read more

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians affected by Parkinson’s disease? If so, join our Parkinson’s Ambassador Network and play an important role in the upcoming federal election. “Only you can present that personal perspective, whether you live with Parkinson’s or you have family or friends with the disease,” says … Read more

Welcome to the fall issue of eParkinsonPost for 2014. First up is a reminder to register today for our latest Parkinson Webinar. about New Parkinson’s Treatments Available in Canada since the publication of the Canadian Guidelines on Parkinson Disease. The presentation features experts who led the clinical trials so you may understand treatment options, safety … Read more

Joyce Gordon, President and CEO of Parkinson Society Canada (centre-right, holding report), and Health Minister Rona Ambrose (centre left, beige jacket), attend a group photo session with representatives of other members of the Neurological Health Charities of Canada after the Minister announced the release of the report on the National Population Health Study of Neurological … Read more

The parks and streets in 114 communities were filled with heroes of all ages and abilities when folks set out to raise $3 million in the 24th Parkinson SuperWalk. The top team will be announced after the final tallies come in, but as of today, Mississauga Warriors is in the lead with $26,041.75 raised, led … Read more

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians affected by Parkinson’s disease? If so, we invite you to join our Parkinson’s Ambassador Network. You and other volunteers will play an important role in the upcoming 2015 federal election as representatives of the Parkinson’s community in political ridings across Canada. Parkinson Society … Read more

The suicide of actor and comedian Robin Williams last month and the subsequent revelation that he was newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease gave rise to a flurry of rumour, speculation and confusion about the relationship between Parkinson’s and depression. Parkinson Society Canada and our regional partners responded to many calls from media, individuals living with … Read more

Parkinson Society Canada (PSC) and its regional partners have great expectations for the 29 new grant, fellowship and student awards funded to advance our knowledge of Parkinson’s, a complex disease. One of the most promising of this year’s recipients is Dr. Jean-François Trempe, assistant professor at McGill University, who received a New Investigator Award. Trempe, … Read more