Parkinsons Support Group Meeting
The Parkinsons Support Group of the Finger Lakes will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday February 22 1pm at Wood Library (134 N. Main Street, Canandaigua). All are welcome; handicapped accessible. Dr. Tarolli, University of Rochester Neurology Department, will present this month's topic, "The Use of Technology in the Medical Field" including the area of telemedicine (providing medical treatment remotely). He will also discuss Parkinson’s Disease Care of New York, PDCNY, an organization which “Is a multi-disciplinary, largely virtual, Parkinson disease care network for New York State. This program aims to address barriers to access and improve satisfaction with care, quality of care, patient function, reduce caregiver burden and lower costs through a coordinated telemedicine program, including a Parkinson's Disease specialist/neurologist, a nurse specializing in Parkinson's Disease and an experienced telemedicine coordinator.".
Refreshments and breakout groups will follow the presentation. For questions, contact 585-624-1448
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 22, 2017