VCU Parkinson's & Movement Disorders Center

The VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center is focused on improving the quality of life of individuals with movement disorders. We recognize the importance of developing and maintaining working relationships with health care professionals to accomplish this goal. We are a resource for referring physicians, patients and families. One-time consultations or periodic consultations for movement [...]

The VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting recent achievements, upcoming events and information. Click here to read the November 2011 newsletter.

Thanks to all who participated in the Parkinson’s Disease Community Education Day on Saturday, October 22!  This year’s conference was a great success! This annual conference is a joint effort between the APDA Richmond Metro Chapter, APDA I&R Center at UVA, SouthEast PADRECC and VCU.  Please contact us if you have any comments or suggestions [...]

The Social Security Administration added 13 new Compassionate Allowances conditions involving the immune system and neurological disorders.  The Compassionate Allowances program fast-tracks disability decisions to ensure that Americans with the most serious disabilities receive their benefit decisions within days instead of months or years. New conditions related to movement disorders include:Lewy Body Dementia Multiple System [...]

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