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Today, a wealth of information on Parkinson's disease is available from a number of different organizations dedicated to Parkinson's disease research and treatment. A large amount of information is also available on the Internet. A brief listing of some well-known organizations follows. If you have any questions about information you receive, please speak with your healthcare professional. The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. (APDA) 1-800-223-APDA (2732) www.apdaparkinson.org The APDA sponsors support groups and symposia, provides information and referral centers, publishes a newsletter, and provides other educational materials. National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. (NPF) 1-800-327-4545 www.parkinson.org This foundation provides information and offers PD resources for physicians, patients, and caregivers. Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) 1-800-850-4726 www.parkinsonsaction.org The Parkinson's Action Network is an advocacy voice of the Parkinson's community-more than one million Americans and their families. Through education and interaction with the Parkinson's community, scientists, lawmakers, opinion leaders, and the public, PAN leads the fight to ease the burden and find a cure. PAN increases awareness about Parkinson's disease and seeks increased and accelerated federal support for Parkinson's research. Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc. (PDF) 1-800-457-6676 www.pdf.org This foundation helps raise research funds, promotes the formation of support groups, and offers patient information, counseling, advocacy, and referral services. The Parkinson's Institute 1-800-786-2958 www.parkinsonsinstitute.org This institute operates a clinic and research facility, publishes a newsletter, and offers many other services for patients and their families. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research 1-800-708-7644 www.michaeljfox.com Founded by Michael J. Fox, this foundation is dedicated to helping find the cure for PD. It will aggressively identify the most promising research and actively raise funds to assure that the best PD research is supported. The Parkinson Alliance Phone: 1-800-579-8440 www.parkinsonalliance.org |
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