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The Rush Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Program is one of the largest and oldest such centers in the country, providing excellence in patient care, leading-edge research, and education for patients, family, and health care professionals.

The Rush Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence is excited to once again partner with the Illinois Chapter of the HDS...
09/29/2026

The Rush Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence is excited to once again partner with the Illinois Chapter of the HDSA and the Northwestern Medicine Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence for the Illinois Huntington's Disease Education Day.

This free event will have three break-out sessions:
🧠At Risk/Presymptomatic
🧠Early to Mid Stage
🧠Care Partner 101

Find the Agenda here: https://illinois.hdsa.org/news/2026-illinois-huntington-s-disease-education-day-agenda-and-updates

Please join us for a day of learning, sharing, and celebrating our HD community!

🗓️ Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕘8:00AM - 4:00PM
📍Harper College - 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Register here: https://give.hdsa.org/event/2026-illinois-education-day-palatine-il/e835206

On August 30th, HDSA Illinois Chapter hosted an incredible Topgolf event, raising $9,000 to support the Huntington’s dis...
09/28/2026

On August 30th, HDSA Illinois Chapter hosted an incredible Topgolf event, raising $9,000 to support the Huntington’s disease community! Our team, including our research coordinators pictured above, were proud to attend, connect with the community, and support Illinois HDSA in their mission. Thank you to Illinois HDSA for putting together such a wonderful event and to everyone who helped make it a success!

This summer, the Movement Disorder Clinic had the opportunity to host four summer research interns! Aryana,Paula, Keaton...
09/21/2026

This summer, the Movement Disorder Clinic had the opportunity to host four summer research interns! Aryana,
Paula, Keaton, and Tyler (pictured left to right), joined us for six-weeks where each individual completed an independent research project with the mentorship of our movement disorder neurologists and researchers.

Swipe through to learn more about the project they developed this summer!​

Introducing Parkinson's 101 en Español!​¿Le han diagnosticado la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) en los últimos tres años? ...
09/14/2026

Introducing Parkinson's 101 en Español!​

¿Le han diagnosticado la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) en los últimos tres años? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre qué es la enfermedad de Parkinson y cómo manejar los síntomas, los tratamientos o los recursos disponibles?​

Acompañe al Dr. Turcano, neurólogo especialista en enfermedades del movimiento de Rush, para una sesión informativa sobre los aspectos básicos de la enfermedad de Parkinson y lo que necesita saber para desenvolverse y vivir plenamente con esta condición. Nuestro invitado especial, el Dr. Gonzalez, neuropsicólogo especialista en enfermedades del movimiento de Rush, hablará sobre el impacto de la enfermedad de Parkinson en la salud mental y las diferentes maneras en que Rush puede apoyar las necesidades de salud mental de las personas con enfermedad de Parkinson y otras enfermedades relacionadas. Al final de la presentación, habrá tiempo para preguntas.​

Sábado, 19 de septiembre de 2026, de 10:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m. (hora del Centro)​

Este programa se ofrecerá de manera virtual a través de Zoom: https://Rush.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y6QL_uZtS72kqMz2vqw0jA ​

The Rush Art BRIDGES Program will begin this fall! ​Dr. Aimee Karstens, Jeffrey Wolfe and various Art Therapists through...
08/26/2026

The Rush Art BRIDGES Program will begin this fall! ​

Dr. Aimee Karstens, Jeffrey Wolfe and various Art Therapists through the Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grant, have organized the Rush Art BRIDGES Program. This program will bring individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones together for social connection and to improve well-being through a variety of artistic modalities.​

Swipe to the flyers at the end to learn more about the program (English and Spanish versions)​

Institute for Therapy through the Arts Parkinson's Foundation

If you're interested, scan the QR code or fill out the survey link in our bio or below:

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What is Parkinson's? ​Come join the Central Illinois Parkinson's Support Group retreat for a weekend filled with learnin...
08/25/2026

What is Parkinson's? ​

Come join the Central Illinois Parkinson's Support Group retreat for a weekend filled with learning and connecting with others affected by Parkinson's Disease. ​

Excitingly, Dr. Christina Swan, movement disorder neurologist at Rush University, will be presenting on "Next Steps in Parkinson's Management" during the Saturday morning session. Additionally, a number of other professionals will be hosting a Q&A and presenting on palliative care, exercise, medications, and more. ​

When: September 11-13, 2026​

Where: Sacré-Coeur Retreat Center, 8508 County Rd 100N Magnolia, IL 61336​

Click the link the following link to learn more and register: https://www.cipdsupportgroup.org/pdretreat/ ​

If you have additional questions please reach out to [email protected] via email, or call 309-219-1210.​

Moving Day Chicago: A Walk for Parkinson's is less than two months away!Last year we had a great turnout, and we're exci...
08/17/2026

Moving Day Chicago: A Walk for Parkinson's is less than two months away!
Last year we had a great turnout, and we're excited to be back again this year.

Rush University Medical Center is proud to collaborate with Moving Day Chicago. We'll be hosting team "RUSH PD" and tabling at the event once again. Team captains are Dr. Jori Fleisher and Dan P Baginski.

This year, the event will be held on Sunday, October 4 at 9:00 AM CT at Lincoln Park Grove 2 in Chicago, IL.

Ready to join us? Sign up for our team or donate today using the following link: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?team_id=95829&fr_id=7836&pg=team

You can also scan the QR code on the second slide.

For more information, contact Kerrie McKeough at 847-230-7896 or [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

Last month our Movement Disorders Research Coordinators Jackie, Kayli (slide 1) and Savannah hosted our very first Coord...
08/04/2026

Last month our Movement Disorders Research Coordinators Jackie, Kayli (slide 1) and Savannah hosted our very first Coordinator Career Day! It was a great day of learning, networking, and career exploration 🩺💊🔬👩🏻‍🏫​

The event featured seven health professionals (slides 2-4) who shared their unique career journeys into medicine, industry, academia, and other healthcare professions. Attendees had the opportunity to hear firsthand about each speakers path, ask questions and learn how a coordinator role can serve as a launchpad to many different careers. ​

Swipe through to see who we heard from and learn about the diverse career paths research coordinators and young professionals can pursue.​

This week we are excited to spotlight Dr. Alana Kirby, a movement disorders neurologist here at Rush University Medical ...
07/20/2026

This week we are excited to spotlight Dr. Alana Kirby, a movement disorders neurologist here at Rush University Medical Center.​

Dr. Kirby cares for a wide variety of individuals with Movement Disorders, providing long term and comprehensive treatment for chronic neurologic conditions. She co-directs the Rush Parkinson’s Disease and Care-partner symposium, the National Ataxia Foundation Center of Excellence at Rush, and the Rush Movement Disorders Brain Bank. Her clinical interests are mirrored in the lab, with ongoing projects including mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease and microplastics in neurodegenerative diseases. ​

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Can improving social skills in Huntington’s Disease improve quality of life and decrease caregiver burden? That’s the qu...
07/14/2026

Can improving social skills in Huntington’s Disease improve quality of life and decrease caregiver burden? That’s the question Movement Disorder Psychiatrist Dr. Sam Patel is exploring. Pictured here, Dr. Patel presents the beginning stages of her research project during Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Research
Day. Swipe to slide 2 to learn more about this exciting work!​

What are we studying? We are exploring whether a computerized training program can improve social skills and quality of life while decreasing caregiver burden.​

Who's eligible to participate? Individuals with Huntington’s Disease and their caregivers ​

How long is participation? 6-12 weeks with two study visits (up to 2 hours per visit)​

Will you receive compensation? Yes, up to $450.​

Who do I contact? To learn more, contact Tyler Svymbersky at [email protected] or 312-563-0676

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1725 W Harrison Ste 755
Chicago, IL
60612

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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