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The American Parkinson's Disease Association Inc
The APDA provides details on their Information & Referral Centers and Services Locations. Information about the Young Parkinson's Center, chapter locations, support groups, publications, videos, and the allocation of Research Grants.
The Center for Neurologic Study
CNS is a non profit foundation in La Jolla, California, dedicated to research and treatment of neurological diseases. Parkinson's disease information is in the archives.
Re-Wired for Life
An independent volunteer not-for-profit organization. Provides on-line support and information for those who have had or who are considering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and certain other movement disorders.
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
The NPF have created an extensive web-site which includes information about Parkinson's disease, articles from their newsletters, on-lines tests for tremor and clinical depression, as well as an Ask-The-Doctor forum.
European Parkinson's Disease Association
Comprehensive site includes information on the EPDA's aims and objectives; conferences; publications; news updates; projects; contacts; useful web links; and a limited section on drug treatments.
Michael J. Fox Foundation
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda.
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
A voluntary non-profit corporation providing people with Parkinson's disease in Michigan information on support groups state-wide, current events, research news, and clinical trials. Quarterly newsletter is available on-line.
Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation
A non-profit organization located in the Pacific Northwest which promotes awareness, education, care and a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is a national non-profit organization devoted to education, advocacy, and the funding of research.
PALS Support Group (Ireland)
PALS Support Group has formally existed since November, 1998 and is a branch of the Parkinson's Association of Ireland. It is the brainchild of its Chairman, David Magennis, who has had PD since he was 28.
Parkinson Association of Mecklenburg County
Provides support group meetings, information to the community, membership, prescription assistance to members, a swim therapy program and home health care information. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Parkinson's Action Network
PANs primary mission since its founding in 1991 has been to provide an informed, organized, and effective voice in public policy issues affecting the search for a cure for Parkinson's disease.
People Living With Parkinson's (PLWP)
Providing information to the Parkinson’s Community; encourages mutual support and friendship for people living with this disease, their partners, family, and friends.
The Parkinson's Institute
An independent not-for-profit institution dedicated to seeking the cause and finding a cure for Parkinson's disease, while providing the best possible care for people with this disease and other movement disorders.
Young Parkinson's Information and Referral Center
Information for those diagnosed with this disease under the age of 50. Includes newsletters, PDKids e-mail list, Person-to-Person program, and listings of USA and international support groups. APDA affiliated.
Parkinson's Society of Ottawa-Carleton
Dedicated to improving quality of life for those who suffer from this disease. The goal is to help people with Parkinson's, their families, friends and care givers in this region of Canada.
Special Parkinson's Research Interest Group
SPRING is the official Special Interest Group for Medical Research, constituted within the Parkinson's Disease Society of UK. Our site includes news and background on research.
The Adrienne Coles Memorial Trust
A private trust dedicated to Parkinson's Disease information on The Internet. Information about ACMT and current projects, as well as our future plans and how you can help.
Madden/National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease
The mission of the Madden/National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease at The Ohio State University Department of Neurology since its inception in 1994 has been to seek out the causes and cures for Parkinson's disease.
PADRECC VA Medical Center/VCU Department of PM&R
Details about The Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Edinburgh Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the UK
Services and information for those in the Edinburgh area. Includes news, meetings and activities.
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Offers information about the center and its staff, patient education and services. Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon
Provides education, support groups, telephone support, lending library for books and videos, newsletter, exercise program and information on resources available in Oregon and Southern Washington state.
Parkinsons Disease - Rhode Island
Official site of the Rhode Island chapter of the American Parkinsons Disease Assn. which includes links to general information, contact information pertaining to support groups, medical news and coming events.
APDA: The Massachusetts Chapter
Promotes parkinson's awareness in the Boston community. Information about the organization as well as the disease itself, contact details and links.
Parkinson's Disease Foundation Of India
A registered charitable trust. Includes basic information on PD, newsletter, and patient support groups.
Cans for the Cure
Using proceeds from aluminum cans collected, donations are made to a leading Parkinson's Foundation helping to fund the research and discovery of a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
Research | Parkinson Society Canada
Parkinson Society Canada is a not for profit, charitable organization which raises money toward finding the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center
Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical centers provide specialized treatment for veterans with Parkinson's disease. They are located at 6 VA Medical Centers in the United States: Houston, Philadelphia, Richmond, Portland, San Francisco, and West Los Angeles.
Parkinson's Disease Society
Support, advice and information to people with Parkinson’s in the UK, their carers, families and friends. Also provides assistance to health and social services professionals involved in management and care.
Parkinsons Power Across America
A unique national fundraising event sponsored by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
Israel Parkinson Association
This site is about the voluntary organisation of people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) in Israel who are working to improve the quality of life and the quality of medical treatment that all the PD patients receive in Israel.
Mother Lode Parkinsons Foundation, Sonora CA
Charitable organization dedicated to helping fund the care of those sticken with PD. In addition, reach out to educate those in the Sierra foothills about Parkinson's Disease.
Parkinson's Disease Web Ring
The Parkinson's Disease Web Ring, one of the fastest, simplest and most efficient ways to find Parkinson's related content on the Web.
Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders
Resource for movement disorder information, including Parkinson's Disease, and disorder activities on the internet.
Parkinson Grassroots Neurological Advocacy Online
Our Mission is the creation of concerned individuals who have been impacted by Parkinson's Disease and related conditions. We believe that our concerns and needs will be more adequately addressed by our elected representatives through the tools provided on this site.
Young Onset Parkinson's Association
YOPA is comprised of Young Onset Parkinson's patients from around the United States. Our mission is to raise public awareness and to offer support to those living with young onset Parkinson's disease. We coordinate with regional and national Parkinson's organizations in fundraising efforts for research funds.
CuresNow
CuresNow is a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of ethical scientific research in the advancement of Regenerative Medicine. Specifically, we endorse the use of embryonic stem cells, and somatic cell nuclear trasfer (also known as therapeutic cloning.) We are anti-human reproductive cloning.
Parkinson's Disease Society - Hull and District Branch (UK)
Parkinson’s Disease Society, Hull Branch is a self help group. Our main aim is to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's and their care givers, and to find a cure for this debilitating illness.
The Parkinson Alliance
A non-profit fundraising organization whose sole mission is to raise money for the best Parkinson's Disease researchers doing the most promising research.
StemCellAction.org
An organization committed to the idea that energetic support of stem cell research by the Federal (US) government is essential to restore to health the lives of so many Americans stricken by devastating diseases. To achieve results for the future, we must act now. Show support by submitting your own Portrait of Hope.