Parkinson Society Maritime Region

Since 1965, the Parkinson Society in Canada has been providing support to people living with Parkinson's. That's 45 years!

This April, Parkinson Society Maritime Region is devoting itself to raising awareness of Parkinson's and the Parkinson's Society; to educating ourselves and others about the disease; to easing the burden and finding a cure, and to holding a number of special events in a community near you! Each promises an opportunity to learn something new, so be sure to check them out!

Click on one of the following for more information:

Parkinson's Awareness Education Series

Parkinson's Pioneer: A Tribute Dinner for Dr. George Turnbull

Community Events and Fundraisers

Parkinson's Awareness Education Series

We are hosting two education sessions, where speakers will take to the stage to discuss Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's treatment, and research. Both events are free of charge.

Future's Promise: Parkinson's Research in the Maritimes
On Monday April 12, at 1pm, Dr. Jackalina van Kampen will take to the stage at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Dr. van Kampen is a native of PEI, and is Senior Research Scientest at Neurodyn Inc. She was previously with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine where she held the position of Assistant Professor of Molecular Neuroscience. Parkinson's Disease has been the main thrust of her career.

Joining Dr. van Kampen will be Daniel Basquill, Education and Support Services Officer for the Parkinson Society Maritime Region. Daniel will outline the services offered by the Parkinson Society. Also taking the stage will be a PEI Parkinsonian, talking about her experiences with Parkinson's disease.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP by emailing Daniel, or by calling 1-800-663-2468.

Parkinson's Awareness Education Day
On Saturday May 8, our region's first bilingual Chapter, Chapitre du Parkinson de la Region Restigouche Region Parkinson Chapter plays host to a number of speakers at the Campbellton Regional Hospital, Campbellton NB. Including:

Dr. Kyna Squarey, MD, FRCPC, Neurologist, Adult Movement Disorder Specialist, Moncton. (12:30pm)
Sherri Trecartin, RN, Parkinson Outreach Nurse, St. John. (2:00pm)

Lucie Lachance, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Movement Disorder Program at Montreal Neurological Hospital, McGill University Health Center. (3:30pm)

Groups of ten or more are kindly asked to preregister. For more information, contact Esther, (506)455-4529 or Daniel, 1-800-663-2468.