Morehouse School of Medicine is a comprehensive research center that incorporates the mission of providing care of people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. It consists of several programs that have been designed to offer comprehensive care to individuals and their families. Committed long-term contact provides patients who participate in the Center with individualized care and access to the newest developments rising from research and education programs. In addition to specialized clinical care, individuals may choose to participate in the latest clinical trials investigating new medications and therapies treating Parkinson’s disease.
Individuals who suspect they have Parkinson’s disease or have already been diagnosed with PD receive a comprehensive evaluation from a movement disorder specialist. A care plan is developed which involves medication management, patient and family teaching and referral to rehabilitation specialists or special programs. Botulinum toxin injections are administered to individuals with focal dystonias, torticollis, hemifacial spasm, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Morehouse School of Medicine has been designated a Parkinson’s disease Information and Referral Center and a Center for Advanced Research by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. Complementary research programs exist in neurogenetics, experimental neuropathology including animal models of neurodegenerative disease, neurological epidemiology, neuropsychology, neurotoxicology, and Molecular neuropharmacology. Faculty and staff are active members of the Parkinson Study Group, a consortium of academic and clinical research centers.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment please call (800-223-2732 or (470-791-4332 and ask to speak to a coordinator of the PD program.
APDA Information & Referral Center
The Information & Referral Center, located at Morehouse School of Medicine, was established by the American Parkinson Disease Association in 2022. This Center serves as a resource for those with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones as well as healthcare providers. Patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and the greater community can receive support regardless of their affiliation with Morehouse School of Medicine or any other medical facility.
Services provided by the APDA Information and Referral Center include:
- A telephone helpline (470-791-4332 or 800-223-2732)
- A comprehensive resource referral network
- Support group assistance
- Publications
- Educational symposia
- Counseling and guidance
- Information updates to those on the Center’s mailing list through newsletters and other special event announcements
- Training and support for healthcare professionals
Other services provided by the Information and Referral Center
- Implementation of regional conferences
- Participation in community awareness and public relations activities
If you would like to visit us in person, or for questions regarding education, support groups, conferences, community activities, etc., please call the APDA Information & Referral Center at (470-791-4332 or (800) 223-2732.
Research Studies & Trials
Resources
Meet Our Team
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Chantale Branson, MD, MSCR, FAAN Vice Chair |
Barbara Gadson, CHW Information & Referral Coordinator, APDA
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