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Local and national news of interest to the PD community.



 

Staff members of the APDA Information & Referral Center and MA Chapter participate in Action Day on Beacon Hill

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Staff members of the APDA MA Chapter and Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Center joined the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Adult Onset Disability Alliance for an Action Day at the Massachusetts State House on May 1, 2008.

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Action Day at the Massachusetts State House

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Staff members of the APDA MA Chapter and Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Center joined the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Adult Onset Disability Alliance for an Action Day at The Great Hall, Massachusetts State House, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA on May 1, 2008.

 

Keith Ciccone, President of the APDA MA Chapter Meets with Senator Cynthia Stone Creem Recognizing April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month

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Keith Ciccone, President of the APDA Massachusetts Chapter met with Senator Cynthia Stone Creem of Newton on April 10, 2008. They were joined by MA Chapter board member Kim Creem to recognize April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Senator Creem introduced Keith to the Massachusetts Senate. Keith received a proclamation signed by Governor Deval Patrick.

 

Stoneham Support Group Location Change

The Stoneham Parkinson Support Group will now meet in Wakefield on the corner of Jordan Ave and Converse Ave.

Wakefield Senior Center
30 Converse Ave.
Wakefield, MA 01880

Neupro Patch US Recall


Neupro (rotigotine transdermal system) patches are being recalled in the US and individuals who are taking this medication are advised to contact their healthcare provider. For more imformation, Click Here to access a press release from UCB.

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Cookbooks Have Arrived!

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The Cookbook Committee has finished gathering recipes from the Parkinson community and compiled a fabulous cookbook.  Support the MA Chapter of the APDA by ordering your own copy today.

**Elaine Proulx, Cookbook Committee member, is scheduled to appear on "The Taste of Merrimack Valley." For more details, select "Read more" below.