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TeleHealth on Television

Watch “Parkinson’s Speech” on Community Minded Television Comcast channel 14 in Spokane Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6PM. These presentations are recorded live then edited to 30 minute segments. Topics vary, but each episode offers solid, expert, information.

Radio

On Thursday, January 28th at noon, Dr Kim Thorburn began a series on Parkinson’s disease aired on Thin Air Community Radio, at 92.3FM and 89.9FM in the Spokane area.

On the first show Dr. Kim discussed the epidemiology and registry of PD, and on the second show she covered pharmacology and treatment, including stem cell transplants. On the last show, which airs March 11^th, she will cover the patient’s perspective.

“Dr. Kim Talks” is Spokane’s locally produced public health radio program. The show airs the second and fourth Thursday at noon, and repeats the following Wednesday at 6AM. Produced and hosted by Dr. Kim Thorburn, the bi-weekly commentary and interview program covers public health issues, locally and globally. Northwest Neurological provided a grant to produce this series.

April is Parkinson’s disease awareness month, and April 11th is World Parkinson’s awareness day.

On April 1st the WWPD celebrates five years of meeting together as a support group. Refreshments will include cake.Call Julie Willis at 509-467-2240 for information.

April 7th

Parkinson’s Disease Update with Bill Britt, MD, Neurologist

Wednesday, April 7th 2010 at 3:00 – 4:30 PM

University Inn Best Western (Palouse Room)

1516 Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843

Please RSVP to the Parkinson’s Resource Center 509-473-2490 or Center@SpokaneParkinsons.org

Free Program with Box Lunch Provided

— Sponsored by Teva Neuroscience, Inc.—

April 24th

Carnival of Wellness

Saturday, Noon—3PM

At OZ Fitness, 5501 South Regal St. in Spokane

This event encourages participants to test their balance, flexibility, and strength all in a safe and fun environment. Thanks to collaboration among the faculty and students of Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, and Spokane Falls Community College brings together patients and caregivers with educators, students, doctors of pharmacy, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and hearing therapists, nurses and more.

Coming in May

Save The Date – The Magic of Hope Continues!