National Parkinson Foundation
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| Founder | Jeanne C. Levey |
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| Focus | Parkinson's disease research and resources |
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Key people
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John L. Lehr, CEO; Michael S. Okun, M.D., National Medical Director; Ariel Y. Deutch, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Advisor; John Kozyak, Chairman |
| Mission | Improving the quality of care for people with Parkinson's disease through research, education and outreach |
| Website | www.parkinson.org |
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), founded in 1957, is a national organization whose mission is to make life better for people with Parkinson's through expert care and research.
Since 1982, the foundation has funded more than $208 million in care, research and support services, and holds the Better Business Bureau Charity Seal of Approval. It has a network in the United States, Canada, and internationally, consisting of chapters, support groups, and medical centers.
In January, 2016, the National Parkinson Foundation and the Parkinson's Disease Foundation signed a letter of intent to merge the two organizations. They are expected to sign definitive merger documents after completion of due diligence, and to complete the merger as soon as possible thereafter.
The National Parkinson Foundation was founded in 1957 by Jeanne C. Levey, whose husband suffered from Parkinson's disease. Levey worked with the foundation until her death in 1979. Nathan Slewett, a member of the board of directors and attorney, took her place, eventually becoming the president and chairman of the board. Slewett served as Chairman Emeritus until his death in July 2010 at the age of 97. In 2014, Dr. Bernard J. Fogel, dean emeritus of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, retired as chairman of the foundation, with John W. Kozyak, Esq., taking his place.
The NPF Center of Excellence network consists of leading medical centers around the globe that deliver care to more than 105,000 people with Parkinson's disease. The network operates on the belief that the best care is a comprehensive approach that addresses the whole person and the full range of symptoms of the disease through research, education and outreach programs. Each Center must meet specific criteria regarding research, comprehensive care, professional education and patient outreach services to join the network.
The foundation has affiliated Chapters (local or regional or international community organizations), made up mostly of volunteers. The chapters work with the foundation and its Centers of Excellence to develop local programs and regional networks for Parkinson's disease patients and their families.
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