National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota (NPFM)

Reassurance regarding the recall of Medtronic DBS devices | 05/6/2013

People with Parkinson’s disease should feel free to contact their treating physician or clinic with any concerns regarding the Medtronic DBS recall. Please do not worry unhelpfully about this issue without contacting someone about your concerns.

Parkinson’s Awareness: How YOU can help | 04/22/2013

Only you can tell other people what it is REALLY like to have Parkinson’s disease, how it is to live with the disease every day, and what they can do to help you—or to help the next person they meet who has the same diagnosis.

NPF Aware in care kit | 04/19/2013

Upcoming Events See All

The Imperfect Jumps for Parkinson's

06/19/2013 All Day

While there is no charge to attend the event, we would like to plan food and refreshements. Please sign up here to let us know you're coming!

Event Out for Parkinson's - East

06/27/2013 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join NPFM for an evening out with entertainment, dinner, silent auction and medical update. Purchase tickets here.

11th Annual Golf Tournament

07/22/2013 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The annual event supports NPFM’s Respite Care Grant Program. Registration & lunch begin at 11 am, the shotgun start is a 12 noon and dinner is served at 6 pm. More details and registration here.

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