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VCU PMDC

@VCUPMDC

VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center. Leaders in movement disorders clinical treatment, scientific research, and educational programs.

 Richmond, VA
parkinsons.vcu.edu/
Joined October 2013
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Join us for our new 6-wk PD exercise program. We are excited to continue our growth in Chesterfield County by offering this 6-wk program at the Beulah Recreation Center. Classes run Thursdays beginning 11/7 through 12/19 (no class on Thanksgiving Day). buff.ly/4homXc5
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POP is delighted to announce the expansion of its Parkinson’s exercise program to the Chesterfield County area starting 9/23 offering two classes a week at the Westchester Commons Gold’s Gym! Learn More & Register: poweroverpd.org/service-page… Dance: poweroverpd.org/service-page…
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Visit this link to register forms.gle/nStPnb75c2HwLyCCA for the @VCUPMDC Huntington's Disease Education Day Saturday Sept 21. 2024.
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Come join us on 10/22 for an afternoon discussion on ways to mitigate the cost of your Parkinson's medications. This is a free event for people with PD and their care partners. Registration: poweroverpd.org/events/what-…
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Join us for an informative event on Wednesday, 7/17. Drs . Leslie Cloud and Scott Haines will be covering Parkinson's Pain and Vision Changes. Free for all! buff.ly/4ciK1WK
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Parkinson’s disease educational course #AANAM Dr. Matthew J Barrett @mattjbarrett from @VCUHealth @VCUPMDC speaking about the non-motor symptoms of PD with a focus on neuropsychiatric symptoms and the use of cholinesterase inhibitors. – at Denver, CO
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📺 Kicking off PD Awareness Month off right! Tune in today at 12pm on @NBC12 as Gary and Margaret to represent POP, its mission, and how we're working to serve the Parkinson's community in Central Virginia.
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.@VCUPMDC's Leslie Cloud, MD discusses how and why carbidopa-levodopa continues to be a standard treatment for #parkinsonsdisease with the Substantial Matters podcast. Listen 🎧 and learn more: parkinson.org/library/podcas…
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.@VCUPMDC 's Dr. Leslie Cloud, was able to diagnose Bill Hicks with a rare genetic condition called #HSP. Today, Bill uses an exoskeleton– a wearable device that helps him maintain the leg strength needed to continue doing the things he loves. mcvfoundation.org/news/stori…
This Machine was Made for Walking | Medical College of Virginia Foundation

This Machine was Made for Walking | Medical College of Virginia Foundation

How a motorized exoskeleton, and a team approach to care, have kept an energetic Virginian on his feet.

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Congratulations 🎉 and best of luck to Dr. Myla Goldman, who begins her term as President of the Virginia Neurological Society for 2 years (2024-2026), and Dr. Matt Barrett who is now President-elect. #neurotwitter We are #VCUProud of our neuro faculty. 🖤💛🩺
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We were elated to see Dr. Leslie Cloud formally invested into her endowed chair and feel much gratitude for our partnership with the @vcuhealth PMDC! This was one of the first accomplishments for POP and the Rogliano’s following Gary’s diagnosis. (More in comments)
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.@VCUPMDC 's pilot grants program gifted $150,000 to projects that advance research into Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. #neurotwitter Read more ➡️: bit.ly/3rGCDT2
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Important update for patients and families: ➡️: Check out the latest on changes to the pandemic-related masking policies inside VCU Health facilities via @VCUHealth vcuhealth.org/news/covid-19/…
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Neurology professor Dr. Mark S. Baron received a 2-year grant designed to establish the safety, feasibility, recruitment strategies, and sample characteristics of a portable exoskeleton for gait mobility in persons with PD! #neurotwitter #Parkinsonsdisease @VCUPMDC
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Neurology professor, Dr. Brian Berman, MD discusses ways you can get a better night's sleep while living with Parkinson's Disease at the Parkinson's, Sleep and Me conference hosted by @ParkinsonDotOrg earlier this week.
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My first foray into the grant success machine! Not possible without the critical feedback, insight and backing of @VCUPMDC! Excited to get some answers, and to begin tackling trunk mobility and control in PD from many angles. medschool.vcu.edu/news/stori…
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Join us for a virtual open house on 10/14 at 7:00PM EST. Come chat with our PD, Department Chair, @gordonsmithMD, current faculty and residents!🧠 @NMatch2021 Register: bit.ly/3leAXay #NeuroTwitterNetwork
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It is an exciting and historic day for the future of our organization. We are VCU Health. news.vcu.edu/article/VCU_Hea… #VCUHealth #VCU #newbrand
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Interested in #HuntingtonsDisease? We partnered with @HDSA to stream LIVE sessions throughout #HDSADallas30 bit.ly/1IeqJAl
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@mssociety and @PANtweets on why "America Needs More Brain Disease Data" @thehill ntl.ms/1KMvDlh #MSactivist #neurodata #act4pd
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