With help from members of the Parkinson's community, as part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we have been working on producing a series of videos. These videos are intended to generate awareness of the Society's programs and services, as well as the realities of...
April showers bring May flowers, and with that arrives our annual Spring Auction! If you're looking for a gift for a loved one, or simply interested in treating yourself, we encourage you to check out the items up for bid. Proceeds from this online auction will...
In a statement from Merck Canada Inc., manufacturer of SINEMET®, the following was noted regarding the production of SINEMET® CR (controlled release): "For SINEMET® CR Merck Canada regrets to announce that after having unsuccessfully pursued...
Please be advised that a shortage of Rasagiline has been reported due to a distruption in manufacturing. This shortage was reported on February 20, 2019, with an anticipated end date of May 3, 2019 according to Drug Shortages Canada. As Rasagiline is not covered...
Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) in Canada, released a statement on October 30th, 2018 noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. The limited supply, which may result in...
Effective April 1, 2019, Dr. Christopher Honey, UBC neurosurgeon, will be increasing his operating time to accommodate 72 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries annually, instead of the current 36. Parkinson Society BC appreciates the work done by the Vancouver...
Avis Muir’s husband, Douglas, passed away following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease in September, 2017. Douglas, a Nanaimo resident, was a member of the Yellowpoint Singers Choir for many years and his favourite piece was The Irish Blessing....
This fall, we circulated a survey with the intent of gathering the names of those interested in a scholarship program to attend the World Parkinson Congress in 2019. As a result of the overwhelming response and budgetary constraints, unfortunately, we will be unable...
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 Columbians living...
