VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center

03/19/2026

Ready to learn, connect, and feel empowered? 💪❤️

Join us for Parkinson’s Education Day with
Dr. Leslie Cloud and Chelsea Duppen, DPT, PhD!

🗓️ April 28
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Libbie Mill Library

Come be part of a supportive, informative community—we’d love to see you there! ✨

03/18/2026

🎳 Strikes, smiles, and a wonderful afternoon together!

The VCU Parkinson and Movement Disorder Center had a fantastic time bowling with members of our Huntington’s community. It was a joy to share laughter, connection, and great moments outside the clinic.

A big thank you to our Movement Disorders team Dr. Stephanie Bissonnette, Dr. Leslie Cloud, Dr. Razan Hallak, Meig Busic, and Vicente — for making this event successful.💙

Swipe through to see some highlights from the day!

03/07/2026

🚶‍♂️ Imagine trying to walk… but your feet suddenly won’t move….

For people living with Parkinson’s disease, this symptom—known as freezing of gait—can occur without warning, increasing the risk of falls and making everyday movement challenging.

Researchers and clinicians continue working to better understand why this happens and how to manage it.
At VCU, experts like Dr. Cloud are helping advance research, patient care, and treatment strategies aimed at improving mobility, safety, and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.

📖Read more:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/neurological-disorders/freezing-in-advanced-parkinsons-disease/

03/05/2026

💙On the Move: PMDC Winter 2025-2026
From Parkinson's to dementia, PMDC is changing lives with cutting-edge research, new clinical programs, and expert care for patients and families.

📝Read more:https://parkinsons.vcu.edu/media/parkinsons/images/news-and-newsletter-photos/PMDC_News_Winter2025-2026.pdf

03/04/2026

This is the last week to register for this free HDSA event!

If you'd like to attend please send an email to Ginger Norris at virginia.norris@vcuhealth.org to register by March 9!

02/11/2026

Join us for an DBS and aDBS informational session. Dr. Joseph Bell, VCU Neurosurgeon and Medtronic Therapy Representative, Alex Feria will discuss DBS and adaptive DBS (aDBS) for Parkinson's.

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake St., Richmond, VA 23230

Event link: www.poweroverpd.org/event

01/21/2026

Hello everyone!

Our next Support Group Meeting will be on March 9, 2026!

To RSVP:
Please do so by filling out the RSVP form by clicking the link below:
https://forms.gle/CUjHJQhXL5m2hcok8
or
email: madison.clemons@vcuhealth.org

01/16/2026

Stay up to date with all the upcoming VCU PMDC Events by visiting our Events website https://parkinsons.vcu.edu/events/

12/02/2025

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025-2026 PMDC Pilot Grants! Click here to read more about all the amazing research occurring. https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/research-and-innovation/pmdc-2025/ https://parkinsons.vcu.edu/research/pmdc-pilot-grants-/
with VVCU School of Medicine on the MCV CampusVVCU Neurology Department

12/02/2025

Some oral medications used to treat Parkinson's symptoms leave patients feeling worse than the condition itself.

Thanks to supporters like you, patients are benefitting from a newly FDA-approved wearable pump that regulates dopamine levels and improves quality of life.

Support PMDC:
https://www.give.vcu.edu/campaigns/61958/donations/new?designation_id=c5fcbe14f2af4bcd803f5621bdab7bc0&

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

REMINDER!

🗣️ Join Us for a Virtual Speech Session!
Power Over Parkinson’s is hosting a free online informational event with a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to discuss how Parkinson’s can impact speech and voice — and what you can do to improve communication and confidence.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 11/18
🕒 Time: 2pm EST
💻 Location: Virtual - register here ➡️ https://www.poweroverpd.org/events/virtual-parkinsons-speech-informational-session-1

Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is, this session offers practical tips, expert insight, and hope. Don’t miss it! 💪💬