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7/17/2015
Latest from PAN
PAN Advocate Takes Leadership Role in Passage of New Telemedicine Law in Delaware
Marguerite (Marge) Fleming-Smith, Delaware State Director, recently advocated for a state law that would require health insurance companies to pay for telemedicine services. Learn more.
Briefing Highlights Medicare Telehealth Legislation
On July 16, the Health IT Now held an educational briefing about newly introduced legislation called the TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act of 2015 (H.R. 3081/S. 1778). Learn more.
Toolkit Ready for August Recess
The start of Congress’s annual August recess period is just a few weeks away, and we’ve updated our recess toolkit to help you prepare for meetings, town halls, social media, and other events with your Members while they’re back home. Learn more.
Simply Put – Thank You!
Thank you for your support during our spring campaign. Learn more.
Stay Engaged
House Passes 21st Century Cures Act!
Please take a few minutes to email your Senators about this important legislation, and thank your Representative for voting. Take action!
Is Your Member of Congress Part of the Parkinson’s Caucus?
Contact your Members of Congress today and ask them to show support for the Parkinson's community by joining the Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease - or just take a minute to say thank you! Take action!
In The News
The following news articles are included for your information only and do not represent the views or policies of PAN.
Can The Agent Orange Act Help Veterans Exposed To Mustard Gas?
NPR | July 16, 2016
To understand the predicament of World War II veterans exposed to mustard gas, take a look at what happened to another set of American veterans who were exposed to a different toxic chemical. More.
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A Bipartisan Victory for Medical Research in Congress
The Atlantic | July 13, 2015
With exquisite timing, House Republicans last week stepped into a public-relations debacle. More.
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Harvard-Singapore Team Unveil Potential Parkinson's Cure
CNBC.com | July 16, 2015
A team of international scientists announced a medical breakthrough in Singapore on Thursday that could improve millions of lives: existing anti-malaria drugs have the ability to treat Parkinson's disease, according to new research by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Harvard Medical School's McLean Hospital. More.
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Parkinson’s Disease Sufferers Fight to Reclaim Their Lives with Boxing Therapy [Video]
ABCNews.com | July 12, 2015
Rock Steady Boxing is a type of physical therapy designed to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. More.
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Parkinson's Disease: The Devil Is in the Protein
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News | July 14, 2015
While the prevalence of neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), remains daunting, recent significant progress in defining the molecular causes of these diseases has provided novel drug targets. More.
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Actor Michael J. Fox Makes Impromptu Trip to North Dakota for Parkinson's Fundraiser
Grand Forks Herald | July 13, 2015
Roxee Jones drove from Dickinson to White Butte in rural Slope County on Sunday morning expecting a quick hike up North Dakota's highest point. More.
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A Family's Journey with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease
MyCentralJersey.com | July 12, 2015
John Wherry is a father of four, husband to Janice, support group founder and accomplished photographer. More.
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