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NW PADRECC Patient Education Resources

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Patient Education Lectures Put on by the NW PADRECC

These events are held in the Portland VA Auditorium, and are available by video teleconference (V-tel).
For V-tel locations or to register for an event, call us at (503) 721-1091. 

Current Patient Education Events

Patient Education Library

To access patient education lectures we have had in the past, visit our library.  These talks cover a variety of topics including medications, exercise, fatigue, depression, hospice, and swallowing.

NW PADRECC Video Library

Northwest American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA)

APDA Northwest provides resources to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington states. The site contains a weath of educational information, research, support groups, health and wellness classes, and financial assistance.

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Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO)

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon helps patients and caregivers manage this complex disease with helpful programs and services, and is dedicated to meeitng the support needs of the Parkinson's community of Oregon and Southern Washington. 

The PRO website provides information on a varity of subjects of interest to  Veterans with Parkinson's disease and their families, including programs and classes, events, resources, support services, and advocacy.

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PRO Home Page

 

OHSU Parkinson Center and Movement Disorder Program

The Parkinson Center of Oregon, part of Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), has received a national designation as a center of excellence for Parkinson's disease care, education, and research.  The PCO is known for its comprehensive and innovative patient care programs, and is committed to statewide education of patients and families. 

The PCO website provides up to date information on patient education events, facts about Parkinson's disease and self-management, and information about PCO research activities.

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OHSU Parkinson Center Home Page

 

Northwest Parkinson's Foundation (NWPF)

The Northwest Parkinson's Foundation is local and independent, serving communities from Alaska to Washington, Idaho, and Montana. The foundation provides many wonderful support groups, educational resources, and newly diagnosed support programs.

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NWPF

The NW PADRECC Parkinsonian - Newsletter Archive

Visit our newsletter archive to learn more about Parkinson's disease, tips for management, and VA research activities and studies.

Parkinsonian Archive

 

 

 
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