Parkinson's Action Network

Senate Emergency Supplemental Bill
5/14/2008 - PAN is pleased that there are two Parkinson’s-related funding provisions in the Senate emergency supplemental appropriations bill, which aims to provide funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for the remainder of FY 2008.
PAN Supports Medicare Access to Assistive Technology Act
5/5/2008 - The Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) supports the passage of S. 2931, the Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Act of 2008. S. 2931, introduced by Parkinson’s Caucus Co-Chair Debbie Stabenow, will ensure that individuals living with Parkinson’s and other diseases will have access to necessary medical equipment through Medicare.
Genetic Information Bill Sent to the President!
5/1/2008 - PAN applauds Congress for sending the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) to the President to be signed into law.

PAN Lauds FDA's Call for $275 Million
5/14/2008 - The Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN), today, lauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Andrew von Eschenbach, and his request for an immediate infusion of $275 million of funding for the FDA. Commissioner von Eschenbach’s request comes as a part of the emergency supplemental funding bill being considered in the House and Senate.
PAN State Coordinator Michael Church in the News
5/12/2008 - PAN congratulates Michael Church, Florida State Coordinator, on publishing an article in his hometown Naples Daily News. Michael writes about his experience with PD - along with that of his wife Gretchen - and advocacy on behalf of the Parkinson's community.

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Newly Diagnosed Corner
Read important information for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.