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Have you ever thought about something you could do to help out in your community? Or things you could be involved with that may help improve the lives of others? CleveMed is involved with a number of non profit organizations and community groups that support Parkinson’s disease research, patients and their families. Because of the research that CleveMed does involving Parkinson’s, it’s important to make sure that these types of organizations are aware of new findings, outcomes, and breakthroughs so that the information can be shared with patients. These types of organizations are also a great resource because they can spread the word about clinical trials being conducted and helping patients become involved.

Below are links to organizations in Ohio and the Northeast area:
Courageous Steps for Parkinson’s:
http://www.courageoussteps.com/
Ohio Parkinson Foundation Northeast Region:
http://ohparkinson.org/
Tri State Parkinson’s Wellness Center:
http://www.parkinsonswellness.org/
Central Ohio Parkinson Society:
http://www.centralohioparkinson.org/

Here are some organizations on the national level that can always use support and help:
The Tremor Action Network:
http://www.tremoraction.org/
National Parkinson Foundation:
http://www.parkinson.org
American Parkinson’s Disease Association:
http://www.apdaparkinson.org
The International Essential Tremor Foundation:
http://www.essentialtremor.org/

The above organizations provide invaluable resources for Parkinson’s disease research and patients and provide a place where people affected can go to for support and information. Please visit these websites to find out more information on how you can become involved or donate.

We are working on initiating a Wellness Program using information gathered from United Healthcare, COSE, and Wellness Evolution. A survey will be given to participants with a list of topics that they are interested in. After the results are in, the topics with the most consensus will be discussed first, then the rest, and so on. This will be a team focused program emphasizing on what people like to do.

Carole Nittskoff, Chief Administrator for CleveMed, is on a task force with Cleveland State University and other local schools working on the “New Pathway Program.” This program’s primary focus is to give feedback to experiential learners and work with high school and college students to give them a much clearer view on the workplace. It will also assist them with preparedness and show them how to properly use soft skills.

By being a part of this program, it shows that we are educationally oriented. That’s why Carole became involved with it.