PSSA Pulse News Letter
Our latest News Letter is now available online.
Enjoy!
Class Action Law Suit
Class actions are proceeding in Canada on several dopamine agonists, such as Permax, Mirapex and Requip. If you have taken these
medications for Parkinson’s symptoms, more information can be found at
www.thomsonrogers.com.
Posted: March 9, 2010
Reduced prices for existing generic drugs
The Government of Alberta has taken another step to reduce generic drug costs. Effective April 1, the price of currently
available or existing generic drugs will be reduced from 75 per cent to 56 per cent of the price of comparable
brand name drugs. Existing generic drugs are generic drugs already included on our Alberta Drug Benefit List
as of October 1, 2009.
Press Release
Patient Experience Report
Posted: February 1, 2010
Donald Calne Lectureship Award
Parkinson Society Canada is pleased to announce the award of the seventh annual DONALD CALNE LECTURESHIP to
Dr. Andres Lozano.
Read entire story
Posted: February 1, 2010
Medication for Parkinson's Disease
Health Canada is aware that two Canadian companies that manufacture and/or distribute medications for Parkinson's Disease
have posted information on their websites concerning the availability of some of the drugs they manufacture and/or
distribute.
Health Canada Media Advisory
Posted: January 28, 2010
Shortage of Sinemet in Canada
The generic product, Apo-levocarb CR 200/50 has been discontinued by Apotex.
As a result due to higher demand for the regular Sinemet, there is a shortage of some products.
For more information please contact Gisele at GMarcoux@parkinsons-society.org
Questions and Answers
Posted: January 18, 2010
Parkinson's Society of Canada Research Highlights 2009 - 2011
Parkinson's Society of Canada Research Highlights publication which outlines all of our funded programs and talks about
the Research Progam at PSC is now available.
Research Highlights.
Posted: January 12, 2010
Stem cell hype risks “backlash”
Hype about stem cell research being a “driver of economic growth” has inflated expectations
and could lead to a backlash.
Read full article
Parkinson's Post
December 2009 Parkinson's Post is now available
online.
Posted: December 16, 2009
New Client Services Coordinator in Lethbridge - Marilyn Dechief
Thank you to all of our members in Southwestern Alberta for their patience while we filled the vacant position of Client
Services Coordinator in Lethbridge. Marilyn Dechief comes to PSSA with post secondary education and experience in the
fields of education, youth and family support, psychology and nursing. She possesses a passion for helping others to
develop strength and confidence, thus assisting them in overcoming challenges.
She is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 till 4:30
Posted: December 9, 2009
PSSA Health Conference Summary Report
In 2008, Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta was the recipient of a grant to create a seamless service
delivery model which would see our organization work closely with health care providers, neurological disease specialists,
and Alberta Health Services.
To view the full report.
Posted: October 20, 2009
PSSA on Facebook
Come and join our Facebook Group.
Posted: September 21, 2009
PSSA Client profiled on Global TV
Check out the Global TV video.
Posted: September 17, 2009
Education Classes
If you live in Calgary and would like to hear an expert speaking on three topics of Parkinson's please check out our
Education Classes. They are free!
Posted: September 3, 2009
Research Studies in slowing progression of Parkinson’s disease
Check out our Canadian Research webpage for more information.
Posted: July 31, 2009
Contribute to Research from your Computer
For more information...
Posted: July 13, 2009
PSSA is excited to announce the launch of the PD Helpline. The PD Helpline is a free, confidential and simple way for individuals
and families to get the help they need to manage Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s Plus.
1-877-243-9992
Monday to Friday
9:00 am till 4:00 pm
(closed on weekends and stat holidays)
The PD Helpline is an initiative of the Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta and the Movement Disorders Program.
For more information
Posted: July 2, 2009
Donate Online
The Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta just released a new secure online donation webpage.
With this new addition, PSSA, in the near future will be able offer our supporters the ability to pay online for upcoming events
and membership renewals.
Posted: July 2, 2009
Talk in the News
You might enjoy reading
"It Shouldn't Take a Celebrity to Make us Stop and Think"
by John Canzano from "The Oregonian" and the response
from one of our members. Visit our forum and you can add your own thoughts.
Posted: July 7, 2009
Hope Conference -- Presentation Materials
The Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta is pleased to announce the presentation materials from the Annual Hope Conference--held on May 22-23 2009--available online.
Please check out our Events page under the title "May".
Posted: June 12, 2009
2008 Annual Report
The 2008 Annual Report is now available online
Posted: May 26, 2006
Parkinson's Superwalk is back--September 12-13, 2009
Online Registration is Open.
PSSA is also looking for Sponsors.
Posted: May 4, 2009
Art Johnston MLA - Calgary Hays Golf Tournament in association with the Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta
Please join us at McKenzie Meadows Golf Course on June 26, 2009.
Part of the proceeds from this golf tournament will go towards PSSA
Posted: May 11, 2009
Ask Neera
PSSA and Neera Garga (our physiotherapist) are pleased to announce the “Ask Neera” advice column.
If you have any questions regarding balance, mobility or exercise, please forward your questions to
ngarga@parkinsons-society.org
For more information
Posted: April 27, 2009
Parkinson's Pulse NewsLetter Going Green
In an effort to be environmentally conscience and fiscally responsible, we are creating an electronic version of our Parkinson's Pulse
NewsLetter.
If you would like to subscribe to our electronic NewsLetter, please contact:
Gail Hubbard
Tel: 403 243-9901
Toll Free Alberta 1-800 561-1911
Email: ghubbard@parkinsons-society.org
Posted: March 20, 2009