Penn Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center

Penn Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center Providing comprehensive care to patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other parkinsonian syndro
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The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PD&MDC) is located at Pennsylvania Hospital and provides comprehensive care to patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other parkinsonian syndromes, dystonia, Tourette's syndrome, Huntington's disease and other movement disorders. Since its inception in 1982, it has been a regional and national leader in the care of patients with these disorders. The Center is part of the Penn Medicine Neuroscience Center and is committed to exceptional patient care, professional and community education, social support services, and research.

Thanks to Canine Partners for Life, we are excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team, Katie! (We aren’t ...
10/31/2025

Thanks to Canine Partners for Life, we are excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team, Katie! (We aren’t joking - we got a dog!) Katie will be Dr. Lasker’s family dog but will also join him and our team here in the office to provide support where needed. What a great way to put a smile on all of our faces 🙂

Who will we see on Saturday??? We have already raised over $11,800 for The Parkinson Council…let’s see what more we can ...
10/29/2025

Who will we see on Saturday???

We have already raised over $11,800 for The Parkinson Council…let’s see what more we can do!

We are dedicated to helping people with PD and their families navigate this diagnosis and appreciate the partnership with The Parkinson Council.

Looking for Volunteers with PD to work with PT students at Neumann University.  See below.
10/28/2025

Looking for Volunteers with PD to work with PT students at Neumann University. See below.

🗓️ November is National Family Caregivers Month…Join us on Wednesday, November 19th for a day of appreciation for all th...
10/28/2025

🗓️ November is National Family Caregivers Month…Join us on Wednesday, November 19th for a day of appreciation for all that you do!

Over the past 3 days we were honored to host the participants of the Edmond J. Safra Nurse Educator Program with the sup...
10/22/2025

Over the past 3 days we were honored to host the participants of the Edmond J. Safra Nurse Educator Program with the support of the Parkinson's Foundation!

“This Train-the-Trainer program is dedicated to enhancing Parkinson’s disease care by equipping nursing leaders across the U.S. with the knowledge and tools to teach future nurses specialized, patient-centered Parkinson’s care.”

Hats off to Inna, Gail, Lynn and Hannah for being such enthusiastic learners. Your dedication will improve the lives of our Parkinson’s Disease population!

The kind of news we like to see!
10/22/2025

The kind of news we like to see!

A Parkinson's disease patient named Denise Bacon played the clarinet during a four-hour deep brain stimulation surgery at a London hospital, allowing doctors...

10/20/2025

SUPPORT GROUPS COMING UP THIS FALL!
Mondays 11:00am-12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5874950878?pwd=dkpNbWdRVGk4K01RZHJtTXQwaFVtUT09

Women’s Group 11/10, 12/8 (for Women with PD)
DBS 11/3 *at 10 AM!! (for those who have DBS or are planning on it)
Newly Diagnosed10/20, 11/17 (for those within two-three years of diagnosis)
Living Well with PD 10/27, 11/24 (open to all)
Men’s Group 12/1

The Parkinson Council's Walk to Stamp Out PD is less than 2 weeks away! Consider joining TEAM PENN and we hope to see yo...
10/20/2025

The Parkinson Council's Walk to Stamp Out PD is less than 2 weeks away! Consider joining TEAM PENN and we hope to see you there!

 We are dedicated to helping people with PD and their families navigate this diagnosis and appreciate the partnership with The Parkinson Council.

Check out Philly Power Hour with the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center supported by the Parkinson's Foundation...
10/15/2025

Check out Philly Power Hour with the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center supported by the Parkinson's Foundation every Tuesday at 11:30 AM.
Email GSPPPAHPowerHour@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for more information 🙃

TOMORROW!
10/15/2025

TOMORROW!

Address

Penn Neurological Institute, 330 South 9th Street, Third Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12158296500

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