This past Valentine’s Day, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) strove to highlight the importance of love, friendship and support in the Parkinson's community. This occured through two separate projects. The first project was #TwoLips4PD, a predominantly social...
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Ministry of Health Announces Funding of DUODOPA in BC
Feb 14, 2017 | News
In late November, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) began ramping up its campaign for the funding of DUODOPA through BC PharmaCare. Today, the Ministry of Health has announced that it will be working with the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre to identify and...
Enjoy a sweetheart pizza from Me-n-Ed’s this Valentine’s Day
Feb 10, 2017 | News
Are you a pizza lover? Did you forget to make Valentine's Day reservations? We've got you covered! On Tuesday, February 14th, cozy up with your loved one and enjoy a Sweetheart Pizza from Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlors! One dollar from every sale will be donated to...
Pucker up for Parkinson’s with our #TwoLips4PD Campaign
Feb 10, 2017 | News
Join us on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 for our #TwoLips4PD campaign in support of the 13,300 British Columbians living with Parkinson's disease. The campaign’s title is a play on the word ‘tulip’, which is internationally recognized as the symbol for the...
Sign our petition encouraging BC PharmaCare to fund DUODOPA
Feb 9, 2017 | News
We have received many emails and phone calls from individuals asking how they can help show their support for funding of DUODOPA through BC PharmaCare. We are humbled by the response we have received from the Parkinson's community and the public at large. If you would...
CTV News features Paddi Wood’s plea for DUODOPA
Feb 6, 2017 | News
On Friday, February 3, 2017, CTV News featured a piece on Paddi Wood, a Brentwood Bay resident who is one of the handful of British Columbians that may benefit from the DUODOPA therapy. Despite our ongoing pleas, BC PharmaCare has refused to show compassion, and...
PSBC offers Continuing Education Scholarship Program
Jan 23, 2017 | News
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Continuing Education Scholarship Program for Exercise Instructors & Healthcare Professionals who wish to pursue a career involving Parkinson's disease (PD). This scholarship was...
Aware in Care kits now available
Jan 6, 2017 | News
The wait is over - Aware in Care kits are now available to British Columbians for purchase! These kits are designed to protect, prepare and empower people with Parkinson's and their carepartners before, during and after a hospital visit. Aware in Care kits consist...
News outlets help spread the word for access to DUODOPA therapy in BC
Dec 23, 2016 | News
Our call out to media has been successful. Several outlets have picked up our story highlighting the immediate need for DUODOPA funding under BC PharmaCare. Special thank you to the Wood & Olsen family for contributing their stories. The stories will air in the...