The Information and Referral Center, established by the American Parkinson Disease Association in 1980, serves as a resource for those with Parkinson’s disease, their loved ones and healthcare providers. The Center serves patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and the greater community regardless of their affiliation with Boston University Medical Center or any other medical facility.
The Center is a ready source of the best and most current information about Parkinson’s disease, and offers educational materials, regional conferences and other resource materials for those who seek it.
Services provided by the APDA Information and Referral Center include:
- A telephone helpline (617-638-8466 or 800-651-8466)
- A comprehensive resource referral network
- Support group assistance
- Publications
- Educational symposia
- Counseling and guidance
- Information updates to those on the Center’s mailing list through newsletters and other special event announcements
- Training and support for healthcare professionals
Who we are:
Medical Director of the I&R Center—Marie Saint-Hilaire, MD
Coordinator of the Center—Cathi A.Thomas, RN, MS
Staff Member—Debora Case
To learn more about Parkinson’s disease and the services of the APDA Information and Referral Center, please call us at (617) 638-8466 or (800) 651-8466. We are located at Boston University Medical Center, 715 Albany St., Suite C 329, Boston, MA 02118.