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Parkinson Disease Educational Symposium – April 7th, 2018

The UF Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration presents the 2018 Annual Parkinson Educational Symposium When:  Saturday April 7th, 2018   9:00am-1:30pm (Doors open at 8:00am) Where: North Central Baptist Church: 8001 Northwest 23rd Avenue Gainesville, FL Registration: Free and open…

North Central Florida Tourette Syndrome Support Group Awareness Month Activities

May 15-June 15 is designated at the national Tourette Association’s Tourette Awareness Month. During this time, parents, kids, teachers, physicians, EVERYONE is encouraged to support awareness and break the stigma of tic disorders and Tourette syndrome. The North Central Florida Tourette syndrome Support Group participated in several events…

Local Parkinson’s Community Fights Back

There has been a growing buzz in the Parkinson community about boxing as a means to combat symptoms and improve function, especially after CBS aired a feature on “Sunday Morning” about Rock Steady. The gyms carryout non-contact boxing fitness curriculum specifically for PD. Rock Steady is a non-profit organization that…

Tourette Awareness Month 2016

May 15- June 15, 2016 is Tourette Association of America’s National Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to promote unity, awareness and support for those with Tourette Syndrome and their families. This is recognized nationally and is promoted at each Center of Excellence within the Southeast. Please visit the Tourette…

Tourette Support Group Cookie Decorating Party

Thank you for another successful party and time for peer (and parent) engagement.   If you would like more information on how to get involved in our Gainesville/Lake City Support Group, please contact Heather Simpson.

Spanish Language Parkinson Symposium coming to Orlando October 25th

University of Florida Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration along with the National Parkinson Foundation present a symposium in Spanish in Orlando. Auspiciado por la Fundación Nacional de Parkinson (NPF) Enfermedad de Parkinson: Presente y Futuro Charla para la Comunidad Unete a la charla informativa sobre la Enfermedad…

2014 Parkinson’s Symposium Videos

View videos of the talks from this year's Symposium. Ask the Doctor, 10 Secrets of Parkinson Treatment, Brain Imaging, and Living with Parkinson's were some of the topics.