This year, Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is looking to produce holiday cards, as a part of a fundraiser for the organization, featuring art from those with a close connection to the Parkinson's community. Selected works will be printed on cards as a set, and made...
Parkinson Society BC is running two PD Warrior instructor training courses for healthcare professionals on September 17 in Vancouver and September 18 in Kelowna. PD Warrior is an evidence-based, neuro-active exercise approach designed to improve function, quality of...
Kynmobi® (apomorphine hydrochloride) is a prescription sublingual film (placed under the tongue) used to treat short-term (acute), intermittent “off” episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). As of June 27, 2022, BC PharmaCare's Special...
Vancouver, BC – July 27, 2022 – Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is pleased to announce that the BC Ministry of Health has moved forward on their February 5, 2019 commitment to recruit “an additional qualified neurosurgeon with sufficient experience in primary...
We're back for Parkinson SuperWalk in-person this summer, and we can't wait to see everyone after two years! Beginning the weekend of September 10 and 11, incredible British Columbians in more than 20 communities throughout the province will walk together to help give...
Join Larry Gifford, President of PD Avengers and host of the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast, on July 25 from 4pm - 6pm for the Improv for Parkinson's Summit 2022! This interactive and informative free summit will teach audiences about improvisation's impact...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) recognizes people with Parkinson's and their caregivers who have gone above and beyond with others in their communities and who demonstrate a passion to celebrate each day with joy, compassion, and understanding. These...
The number of people living with Parkinson’s disease is rapidly rising, and the amount of relevant research on exercise and Parkinson’s has skyrocketed as well. This course will use a combination of lectures and practical work to provide practitioners with the...
As of February 16, there have been numerous changes to the Provincial Health Officer's (PHO) province-wide COVID-19 restrictions, such as: Indoor or outdoor gatherings and events can happen at full capacity, and dancing is allowed Restaurants, bars, pubs, and...
