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Parkinson's Disease Foundation

Contact Information

Executive Director
1359 Broadway, Suite 1509
New York, NY 10016

800-457-6676 (Voice - Toll-free)
212-923-4700 (Voice)
212-923-4778 (FAX)

Internet Resources

www.pdf.org/

info@pdf.org

Abstract

The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), founded in 1957, is a leading national presence in Parkinson’s disease research, patient education and public advocacy. PDF is working for the nearly one million people in the US living with Parkinson’s by funding promising scientific research and supporting people with Parkinson’s, their families and caregivers through educational programs and support services.

Publications

PDF provides a full array of education and information materials, including a quarterly newsletter, News & Review, with the latest in Parkinson’s science and helpful tips for living with the disease. Other publications include Parkinson’s Disease Q & A: A Guide for patients, Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease, Web Resources for people with Parkinson’s and a video/print package for the newly-diagnosed person entitled Diagnosis Parkinson’s Disease: You are not alone. All are offered free of charge.

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Date Entered: 6/1/1998
Date Edited: 7/6/2006
Date Revised: 6/19/2006 12:48:53 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0781
Accession Number: DP91A0108

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