Parkinsons Support Group Fosters Friendship Among Patients
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on November 30, 2023
Meeting Someone Like Me
A support group at Pennsylvania Hospital not only provides resources on how to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but also fosters friendship among the participants. The Support Group for Black Patients with Parkinson’s Disease, launched in February, serves as a space where patients in an underserved community can connect with those with shared experiences.
“Many of the patients say they’ve never met someone like them with Parkinson’s,” said Amanda Cruz, a clinical research coordinator in Neurology, who leads the support . . .
