We were pleased to support the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Zoo Day on Sunday, October 4th. It was a great day to come together to meet with patients and families and learn about recent advances in care. Special thanks to Dr. Kara Smith, Dr. Maryam Bahadori, Beth Hagan, practice manager, Dr. Marie Saint-Hilaire, and Cathi […]
Join us for the 9th annual 110 Fitness and Boston Medical Center Parkinson’s Symposium, which will take place on Friday, October 16th from 11:30 AM – 4 PM. Click here to register for this FREE event. Space is limited.
Join us for our fall Good Start Program for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three or fewer years ago. This in person event will take place on two evenings, Tuesday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 27th, at BU Sargent College (635 Commonwealth Ave., Boston) from 6-8 pm. See the above flyer for additional details. Family […]
Don’t miss the 4th Annual APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference coming up on September 16th and 17th. Join BUMC Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Kara Smith, Cathi Thomas RN, MS, and other medical experts, care partners, and people living with PD to learn about the latest information, updates on new treatments, fall management, victory drumming, and so […]
We were grateful to host the Edmond J. Safra Nurse Educator Program at the Parkinson’s Foundation, August 17-19th. Cathi Thomas RN, MS, CNRN served as the site Director and has delivered the Safra program since the program start in 2008. The program is designed to provide training and support to train future nurses on Parkinson’s […]
Members of our Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders group joined researchers at Boston University Center of Neurorehabilitation at the seventh World Parkinson Congress (WPC) held May 24th – May 27th in Phoenix, Arizona. The group presented several posters. The WPC is the only event of its kind bringing together neuroscientists, clinical researchers, clinicians (MD, RN, […]
The BU Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorder Center will once again be a site for the Edmond J Safra Nurse Educator Program, August 17-19th. This successful program sponsored by the Parkinson Foundation helps prepare the next generation of nurses by equipping nursing faculty and leaders with the knowledge and tools to teach future nurses specialized, […]
Ray James RN, MSCR, a Clinical Research Nurse Specialist in the BU PD and Movement Disorders Center recently was recognized by the Boston University School of Medicine and presented the Community Service and Engagement Award by Dean ad interim Hee-Young Park. Dr. Kara Smith, Section chief of the Movement Disorder Center, described Ray’s contributions as […]
On Monday, May 11, team member Abigail Desrosiers attended the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) MA/RI 5th Annual Golf for a Cure at Springfield Country Club alongside her father and sister. The three participated as a team and also supported HDSA through donations made during the event’s raffles. Abigail previously served as both MA/RI […]
Cathi Ann Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN has been appointed to the new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services. The new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services is tasked with evaluating and prioritizing federally funded initiatives in Parkinson’s disease research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, clinical care and programs. Additionally, the council aims to identify […]