As an independent local organization serving the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) provides services and support for people with Parkinson's disease, strives to raise awareness about the disease and the search for a cure, and supports research into the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease.
PFNCA maintains an extensive support groups network throughout the National Capital Area for patients and caregivers, as well as weekly therapeutic exercise programs in Arlington, Fairfax, and Bethesda. The Foundation publishes Parkinson Update, a quarterly newsletter for the community, which features articles on new treatments, coping with the disease, and promising research advances. PFNCA also distributes educational materials, and it holds symposia and informational meetings.
The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area will continue its mission to fund research and to provide services to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease and their families through education and outreach until a cure is found.
PFNCA is an independently incorporated nonprofit organization. All contributions received are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
To find the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease
To fund promising Parkinson's research into the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease
To
improve the quality of life by providing essential patient services including
support groups, exercise programs, and social activities for the Parkinson
patient, caregiver, and family member in the National Capital Area
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PFNCA, Chapter of the
NPF - 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102
Telephone: 703.287.8729
Fax: 703.918.4847
E-Mail:
pfnca@parkinsonfoundation.org
WEB: www.parkinsonfoundation.org
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Foundation of the National Capital Area. All rights reserved worldwide.
Disclaimer: This web site is not being used to make diagnoses, administer treatment, prescribe medications, or order tests. The information contained is provided as an educational service, which can assist you in your personal research on Parkinson's Disease. This web site is not a replacement for the relationship you have with your healthcare provider. Any information provided is not medical advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your healthcare provider. If you have any concerns about your health, please contact your healthcare provider's office immediately.