 United HospitalAmerican Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center of Minnesota
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Who we serveThe Information and Referral Center provides information to individuals who have Parkinson's disease, their families, caregivers, allied health professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about how to live well with Parkinson's disease. See a complete listing of Parkinson's disease education and support groups. 
Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Learn more about Parkinson's disease in our health encyclopedia. EventsMoving in the Right DirectionApril 28, Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota This free educational conference focuses on hope and well-being after Parkinson's diagnosis. Symptom management presentationsNeurologists answer questions about different aspects of Parkinson's disease management. Come to one or all of these free presentations:
Minnesota Parkinson's Disease ForumJune 11 to 12, University of Minnesota, MacNamara Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota This two-day conference promotes awareness, information and resources for Parkinson's-friendly communities. Ongoing classesLSVT Community Exercise ProgramThis series of classes is for people who have completed any LSVT Big and/or Loud therapy program and want to maintain their skills and have fun. Parkinson's disease support groups
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The American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center of Minnesota supports a number of support groups throughout the state.
Featured support groupsYoung Parkinson's Disease Group for WomenThis group helps women, ages 60 and under, live a healthy lifestyle in spite of the challenges of having Parkinson's disease. Young Parkinson's/Movement Disorder Support GroupThis group assists young people with Parkinson's disease or a related movement disorder and their families.  Interim medical directorPeter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCSC, is only one of a handful of neurosurgeons in all of North America with multi-year fellowship training in all aspects of Parkinson's disease including deep brain stimulation management. In addition to caring for patients, he directs a number of neuromodulation research programs at United. Dr. Pahapill has extensive teaching experience, has lectured internationally and has performed over 1500 neuromodulation operations including deep brain stimulation (DBS).  CoordinatorJoan Brandl, RN, CCM, American Parkinson Disease Association information and referral coordinator for the state of Minnesota, is a registered nurse with extensive experience in the health care industry. Prior to her current role with the American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center of Minnesota, she served as the outpatient manager for the Neuroscience Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. In addition, she provided clinical care in the Movement Disorder Clinic at Abbott Northwestern Hospital along with two movement disorder specialists. You can contact Joan by calling 651-241-8297 or 1-888-302-7762. Her email address is joan.brandl@allina.com.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS)Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical technique that can suppress symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including tremor, rigidity, stiffness and mobility problems. Learn more about DBS from United Hospital's Neurorestoration Center. Minnesota Messenger is published every spring and fall for anyone interested in Parkinson's disease and the efforts of the American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center of Minnesota. Please call 1-888-302-7762 (toll free) or 651-241-8297 (Twin Cities area), if you would like to:
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