Friday, November 16, 2018
Behind every person with Parkinson's stands a strong community of friends, family, and loved ones who help make it possible to live a full and happy life with PD. This month, we celebrate and thank the carepartners who support over 13,000 British Col…
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
There have been several updates to the Limited Coverage Drug Program for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Limited coverage drugs are not generally considered to be first-line therapies or there are more cost-effective alternatives.
To be elig…
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Employees of Canada Post began rotating strikes across the country on October 22, 2018. The strikes are expected to continue until the union representing its workers and Canada Post come to a deal.
As some of our communications are executed by mail…
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
CBC News' Brady Stratchan published an article on October 29, 2018 outlining the issue of waitlist times in British Columbia for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Only 1 doctor in province does deep brain stimulation procedure — and there's a 3-year wa…
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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) in Canada, has released a statement noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. The limited supply, which may result in back o…
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Monday, October 22, 2018
Tickets for our fall raffle are now available! Explore the best that Canada has to offer with the grand prize of a $500 Travel Credit Voucher from VIA Rail! There is also a secondary prize of a Keurig® K200 Plus Series with a pod starter pack.
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Monday, September 10, 2018
The triennial World Parkinson Congresses provide an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson’s disease.
The 5th World Parkinson Congress will be held i…
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Monday, September 10, 2018
What happens When Life Gives You Parkinson's? That's the question that Larry Gifford is working to answer in a new podcast venture. Launching Wednesday, September 12, this series shares Gifford's journey as he comes to terms with the disease that aff…
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Friday, August 24, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Amy Ma has joined Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) as Education & Support Services Coordinator.
Amy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 2017. She has si…
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is hosting an art exhibit throughout August at “the Moat” gallery space at the Library Square Conference Centre. This show celebrates the strength and creativity of people with Parkinson’s and their carepartn…
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