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Information & Referral Center

The Information & Referral Center, located at Boston University Medical Center, was established by the American Parkinson Disease Association in 1980. This Center serves as a resource for those with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones as well as healthcare providers. Patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and the greater community can receive support regardless of their affiliation with Boston University Medical Center or any other medical facility.

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: 
Marie Saint-Hilaire, MD, FRCPC Medical Director
Cathi A.Thomas, RN, MS Coordinator
Allyson Gormley, LICSW Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

 

left to right: Cathi A. Thomas, Allyson Gormley & Dr. Marie Saint-Hilaire

 

To learn more about Parkinson's disease and the services of the Information & Referral Center, please contact us at (617) 638-8466 or toll-free at (800) 651-8466. We are located at:

APDA Information & Referral Center
Boston University Medical Center
72 East Concord Street, C3
Boston, MA 02118