Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) strives to offer an array of programs and services that benefit the Parkinson's community. One program that helps the community, regardless of location, is PDLink, a peer support program for people with Parkinson's and...
Larry Gifford is the Senior Programming Director at Corus Entertainment in Vancouver and host of The Radio Stuff podcast. He is 46 years old, with an 8 year old son and a wife of 19 years. In August of last year, he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's...
Dr. Anish Kanungo, at the University of Manitoba, is advocating for public funding of specialized Parkinson’s clinics. As a clinical movement disorders fellow, he emphasizes that symptom management and quality of life are key for people with Parkinson’s disease. Treating PD now requires neurologists with advanced training beyond standard neurology.
On March 3, 2018, it was announced that Sir Roger Bannister passed away peacefully in Oxford, England at the age of 88 [1]. Starting his athletic career at age 17, most will remember Bannister as the first athlete to break the four minute mile in 1954. Shortly...
On January 25, 2018, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) released a report recommending that apomorphine (MOVAPO) be considered for public coverage under provincial healthcare. CADTH is an independent, not-for-profit organization...
The 5th Annual Chocolate & Beer Tasting is back, this time at Postmark Brewing in downtown Vancouver. Come out, enjoy delicious morsels from Take a Fancy Chocolates paired with a variety of beer from Postmark. Entertainment will be provided...
John Murray is a caregiver and member of the Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) community. With a background in business and pastoral ministry, he is now retired but continues to be involved in the pulpit ministry, public speaking and writing. The following is...
On Wednesday, January 4, 2017, three members of the Penticton Adventurers Club (PAC) hiked to the Petroglyphs off East Side Rd, Penticton. It was an 8 km track with a 300m elevation gain. For the most part, it does not sound remarkable, unless three factors are...
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Insitute is one of Canada's top-funded health research institutes. Their researchers represent a multitude of health disciplines, research backgrounds and clinical occupations. Vancouver Coastal Health is currently recruiting healthy...
