Resources
Below is a list of resources you can use for further information on Parkinson's disease.
Online Resources
Parkinson's Foundation: Find PD resources in your specific area.​
In-person Resources (Midwest Focused)
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
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Support groups, exercise classes, and information
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259 East Erie Street, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
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(312) 695-7950
The Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest Chapter
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Support groups, wellness sessions, education, special events
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312-762-5706
Rush University Medical Center Movement Disorders Program
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Wellness programs, comprehensive & palliative care
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1725 West Harrison Street Suite 755, Chicago, IL 60612
The Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) can help you locate an experienced physical therapist near you who is trained to work with people with PD, and provide questions to ask a potential physical therapist to assess their experience.
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Below is a pamphlet created on this information that is being distributed to nearby areas. Please feel free to click on the PDF to view.
About
My name is Chesney Brown
I am a high school senior located in the Chicago area, graduating in 2026. I decided to do this research with the help of Charlotte Lo, of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. I have always had an interest in this neurodegenerative disease, so I decided to pursue this topic. I will be attending a university where I will study physical therapy, ultimately gaining a Doctor of Physical Therapy. I hope to gain a specialty in neurology, where I can continue this research.