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National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act Will Be Reintroduced in New Congress in 2023
December 29, 2022
… Chris Murphy (D-CT). The bill will be handled by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee as it … to prevent and cure Parkinson’s, alleviate financial and health burdens on American families, and ensure those living … and measures to prevent Parkinson’s disease; Address health disparities in diagnosis, treatment and clinical …
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“Find Your Strengths and Use Them with Purpose”: Parkinson’s Policy Advocates In Their Own Words
April 25, 2025
… Alice Mullamphy, care partner and PSP policy advocate Jenny Newman, patient policy advocate Ron Sable, patient … a cure.” Jennifer Newman: Doing it for her Daughters When Jenny Newman was diagnosed with EOPD at 52, she was … life’s hardships is to fight back.” One way to do that, Jenny says, is to “find your strengths and use them with …
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New Report: In 2024, Parkinson’s Disease Cost the U.S. $82.2 Billion, Surpassing Previous Projections
March 26, 2026
… fewer hours, and 34% canceled or missed their own routine health care visits. Patients incurred an average of more … at the National Institutes of Health (NIH); address environmental risk factors such as the herbicide paraquat; and … billion in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. …
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Director, Government Relations & Public Policy
… degree required. Law degree or Master’s in public health, public policy, or related field a bonus. Minimum of … about the congressional appropriations process and federal health care programs like Medicare, the VA system, and …
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Director, Science Communications
… of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with … Statement: At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a …
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Marketing Officer
… of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with … Statement: At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a …