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Parkinson's disease
(PD) is a serious and progressive disease with no known cure or prevention,
although a number of medications are available that have proven to slow
the illness and ease its symptoms. This website exists to provide support
and news to the Southern California community. Please let
us know how we can better serve your needs.
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Upcoming Event!
You are cordially invited to a special
Evening with the Artist
Monday, 3rd November 2008 from
5:30 to 7:00 P.M.
at
White Horses Restaurant in San Clemente, CA
(opposite San Clemente Pier)
featuring the artwork of local artist
Daniel Scharf
50% of all proceeds from the evening will go to the
National Parkinson Foundation, Orange County Chapter. Click for Details.
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Orange
County Support Groups
Check out the newly updated listing of local groups, meeting dates, locations, and more.
View
the Support Group listing.
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New Newsletter
View the
pdf file of the September 2007 issue of the NPFOCC News
(Note: File size is 3.3 MB)
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View
the pdf file of the Summer
2008 Parkinson
Report: The Official Journal of the National Parkinson Foundation. |
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National Parkinson Foundation
4th Annual Young-Onset Conference
By Todd Bischoff
Being a newly diagnosed Parkinson Disease patient, I was apprehensive about attending the National Parkinson Foundation’s 4th Annual Young-Onset Conference in Washington, DC. Not only was it clear across the country (I live near Los Angeles), but also I
was afraid of what I might see and hear. But off I went, not having any idea of how my life
was about to dramatically change... Read the rest of Todd's story. |
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Visit
The
NPFCare Center at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. |
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View Publications Online
Many publications about Parkinson's are now available for download
online. View available publications in our
new online library.
Free
Literature for Patients, Family, and Caregivers
Two
booklets provide support and insight for those living with Parkinson's
Disease. View details about the booklets, download
pdf files, order printed copies, or view the press release. |
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About
Parkinson's Disease
View links to websites with detailed medical
information and news about developments. |
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Newsletter
Our newsletter is now available online in pdf
format. Click to view the current issue.
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About
NPFOCC
Learn more about the National Parkinsons Foundation,
Orange County Chapter. |
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If you would like to join in the fight against this insidious
disease, donations can be made to
The National Parkinson Foundation - Orange County Chapter (NPFOCC) at:
NPFOCC, P.O. Box 2207, Newport Beach, CA 92659
Phone: 949-764-6998 – Web: www.npfocc.org – E-Mail: info@npfocc.org
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