Community Involvement

Did you know, whether you have Parkinson's or not, you can make a difference in the future of brain health? Michael J. Fox, award-winning actor, author and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), who himself has lived with the disease since 1991 at age 29, has issued a call to action - seeking 100,000 individuals both with and without Parkinson's to participate in the expansion of an unprecedented scientific study. The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), first launched by MJFF in 2010, aims to rewrite the future of Parkinson's disease, and brain health in general. READ MORE >>

The path to better health starts with you! The first step is to take control. You may need advice on health and lifestyle goals or help dealing with a pre-existing condition. Starting – and maintaining – a relationship with a primary care provider (PCP) can help you with your journey. Yearly wellness visits with a PCP are key to maintaining your overall health. And when health issues pop up between visits, your PCP can also help. Here’s why all ages should have a PCP: A PCP helps keep you healthy When you get regular check-ups, your PCP gets to know READ MORE >>