New Parkinson’s disease support group to start

 JANUARY 19, 2018 

LOWVILLE — A new support group for patients with Parkinson’s disease is starting in January at Lewis County General Hospital. 

Community member Sylvia Woodhouse is organizing the effort for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Those who received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, have been living with it for a short time or have been managing the disease for many years, are welcome to attend this group. 

The first informational meeting will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in the John C. Herrman MD Conference Room of the LCGH Medical Arts Building, 7785 N. State St., on the main campus.

Ms. Woodhouse is a long-time resident of Lewis County and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1997. “The support group will provide an opportunity for Parkinson’s patients and caregivers to connect with others in the same situation and expand their knowledge of the disease,” she stated. “We will also have tips and health information from area experts.”

There is no cost to attend. 

For more information, contact Ms. Woodhouse at 315-376-6280.

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