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In this episode of the Parkinson's Policy Podcast, we sit down with Dan Feehan, Chief Policy and Government Affairs Officer at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, to pull back the curtain on the legislative fights & advocacy efforts shaping the future of Parkinson's care & research.
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⛳️ Calling All GOLFERS!
Gather your foursome and hit the course for a tournament that goes beyond the scorecard.
Every registration helps POP provide free exercise, education, and support programs for individuals and families living with Parkinson's throughout Central VA.
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Join us for our care partner support group in partnership with the APDA Virginia chapter!
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What an incredible day of learning, connection, and community!
We are still feeling inspired after our Parkinson’s Education Day event featuring the wonderful, Dr. Leslie Cloud. Thank you to everyone who joined us,
& to our incredible event sponsors and industry partners.
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Just 1 Week Away! Join us for a fun-filled PAL Bowling Event for People with Parkinson’s, a great way to get active, connect, and enjoy a few laughs together!
RSVP: buff.ly/2E6eFLO
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"The numbers make us credible, but the stories make us memorable."
This powerful reminder from Anne Hubbard on the Parkinson’s Policy Podcast is exactly why our community's voice is so vital.
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Just 1 Week Away! Join us for Parkinson’s Education Day with Dr. Leslie Cloud; she will take you on a time travel as she discusses Parkinson's earliest descriptions and discoveries while heading into the future with pipeline treatments and therapeutics.
#ParkinsonsAwareness
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We interviewed Sara on the Parkinson’s Policy Podcast, & her energy is infectious! As an Air Force veteran, M.D., mom, & Ironman triathlete living with PD, Sara is a force of nature. If you are navigating this journey, Sara’s insight is exactly what you need to hear today.
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In this clip from our recent Parkinson's Policy Podcast, Ken Chason, a retired federal attorney living with Parkinson’s, discusses how the common misconception that the disease is "just a tremor" leads to delayed diagnoses and insufficient resources.
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Does calling your representative actually work? According to Geoff Horsfield of the EWG, the answer is a resounding YES.
Your voice is more powerful than you think. Let’s make it heard.
#ParkinsonsAdvocacy #EndParaquat #PublicHealth #AdvocacyMatters #ParkinsonsPolicyPodcast
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Thank you Carolyn B. for your kind words! We love providing the community with educational presentations to help further knowledge and bring people together!
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Join us for a fun-filled PAL Bowling Event for People with Parkinson’s - a great way to get active, connect, and enjoy a few laughs together!
🗓️ Tuesday, 6/16, 12pm EST | 📍 River City Roll
All people with PD and their care partners welcome!
RSVP here: buff.ly/WFWncWJ
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Freedom isn't free. Today we honor those who paid the ultimate price. 🇺🇸
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Congratulations to Wes on being our May exercise member of the month!
#parkinsonsdisease #spotlightmember #heatparkinsons #parkinsonsexercise #poweroverparkinsons
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Fore the cause ⛳️
Join us at the 7th Annual Power Over Parkinson’s Golf Tournament for a day of golf, community, and impact - all supporting free programs for people living with Parkinson’s. Grab your crew and help us drive change, one swing at a time.
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Join us for Parkinson’s Education Day with Dr. Leslie Cloud: she will take you time traveling as she discusses Parkinson's earliest descriptions and discoveries, while heading into the future with pipeline treatments and therapeutics.
#ParkinsonsAwareness #RichmondVA
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This podcast episode offers valuable insight into how public policy shapes the Parkinson’s community—and what people can do to get involved and make a difference.
Be sure to like, subscribe, and share to stay informed and help amplify Parkinson’s advocacy efforts.
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In this POP Profiles interview, we talk to Carl Beech, founder of the BeechBand and person living with Parkinson's. BeechBand is a gentle, wrist-worn device designed to support brain learning and nervous system regulation over time.
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"We have to be wiser about what we’re exposing ourselves to"
PA State Senator Devlin Robinson @SenRobinsonPA highlights a critical gap in our healthcare system: the need for better data. We need to understand the connection between environmental toxins & neurological disorders.
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In this very timely episode of the Parkinson’s Policy Podcast, we sit down with Representative Brian Cina, a Vermont legislator and sponsor of the *now passed* bill to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease and other serious health concerns.
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