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I Have Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease: What It’s LikeIt’s estimated that 3M women worldwide live with it, but our specific needs
Empower U:Cleveland Clinic
I had the privilege of speaking at a conference for people with Parkinson’s Disease today. I spoke alongside PD Rockstars
PD in the Paralympics
Rower Todd Vogt will soon be off to Paris to represent the United States and the Parkinson’s Community at the Paralympics. Todd
3 NEOMED Students to run 75 miles to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Research
This weekend, 3 Northeast Ohio Medical University students will take on a 75 mile ultra-marathon with the goal of raising
NEOMED Students Raise Over $60,000 for Parkinson’s Research
by Sara Whittingham MD Northeast Ohio Medical University students Hunter Bonfiglio, Alex Keith and Nick Sciaretti finished the grueling 75 mile
US Paralympic Rower with Parkinson’s, Todd Vogt, Makes us Proud in Paris
by Sara Whittingham MD After an intense 3 days of rowing, Todd Vogt and Sage Harper won the B Final
Advocacy for Post 9/11 Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease
by Sara Whittingham MD About 18 months after my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I learned through a mutual friend that one of our
Maximizing Your Doctor’s Appointments: A Guide for Effective Communication
by Sara Whittingham MD (with some input from my husband, John Langell MD,PhD,MPH,MBA) Having been on both sides of the patient-physician interaction,
My trip to Philly to speak to VA physicians and leaders who take care of Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease
by Sara Whittingham MD September 28, 2024 Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking at a national conference for
Break free of the bubble wrap: the case for exercise in chronic disease
It seems our society has the mantra that as we age we should “be super careful, don’t do too much,