Welcome to Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Our Mission
- To provide innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients and families affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
- To promote health, education, and support for patients, caregivers, family members, healthcare providers, and the community.
- To conduct pre-clinical and clinical research in order to extend the knowledge and treatment of movement disorders.
- The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center is recognized by the National Parkinson Foundation as a Center of Excellence.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Jul 1, 2009 - Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center Spring 2009 Newsletter
- Jun 29, 2009 - The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) and the Parkinson Study Group (PSG) are proud to announce the 2nd Clinical Research Learning Institute (CRLI). Application deadline is July 17, 2009.
- Jun 5, 2009 - Rare brain disorder puzzles doctors searching for effective treatments
- Jan 20, 2009 - Scratch & Sniff Study Tests For Early Onset of Parkinson's Disease (video)
- Aug 28, 2008 - Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center Summer 2008 Newsletter
- Apr 10, 2008 - Exercise stretches comprehensive Parkinson's treatment
UPCOMING EVENTS
- First Tuesday each month - Northwestern University Parkinson's Disease Support Group
- May 19, 2009 - Parkinson's Disease 101 - The Fundamentals of PD For Newly-Diagnosed Patients
- Sep 12, 2009 - New on the North Shore! Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium - Parkinson's Disease from A to Zzz...s
- Nov 7, 2009 - Seventh Annual Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium