{"id":270382,"date":"2025-04-03T11:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-the-national-alliance-for-hispanic-health-and-parkinsons-foundation-join-forces-to-raise-awareness-for-parkinsons-awareness-month-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T16:10:02","slug":"la-alianza-nacional-para-la-salud-hispana-y-la-parkinsons-foundation-se-unen-para-generar-conciencia-sobre-el-mes-de-la-concientizacion-sobre-el-parkinson-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-alianza-nacional-para-la-salud-hispana-y-la-parkinsons-foundation-se-unen-para-generar-conciencia-sobre-el-mes-de-la-concientizacion-sobre-el-parkinson-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Alliance for Hispanic Health and Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation Join Forces to Raise Awareness for Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">April 3, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/&#8211; The National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation are proud to join forces to raise awareness of Parkinson&#8217;s disease (PD) within Hispanic communities as part of\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=1767292382&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fconcientizacion&amp;a=Parkinson%27s+Awareness+Month+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month 2025<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg4163left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg4163left\" title=\"National Alliance for Hispanic Health www.healthyamericas.org\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2099314\/National_Alliance_for_Hispanic_Health_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"National Alliance for Hispanic Health www.healthyamericas.org\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>This year&#8217;s theme, <b>&#8220;Meet PAM: Your Guide to Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month,&#8221;<\/b> will introduce PAM, an engaging character created by the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation who will share critical resources, personal stories and expert insights to empower individuals affected by Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n<p>With nearly\u00a0<b>20% of the U.S. population identifying as Hispanic or Latino<\/b> (63.6 million people according to the 2022 U.S. Census), the need for <b>healthcare access, culturally tailored resources and increased research participation<\/b> has never been greater. Studies show that Hispanic and Latino individuals with PD face <b>higher rates of early-onset Parkinson&#8217;s disease (EOPD), worse symptom management and lower access to proper care<\/b> compared to non-Hispanic white populations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bridging the Gap in Parkinson&#8217;s Care and Research<br \/><\/b>The collaboration between the <b>National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation<\/b> will focus on:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Expanding Spanish-language resources<\/b> through <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=1541860592&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fespanol&amp;a=Parkinson.org%2FEspanol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson.org\/Espanol<\/a><\/b>, which provides access to the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=2260994092&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fbiblioteca&amp;a=PD+Library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PD Library<\/a><\/b><b>, <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=3707627489&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fresources-support%2Fblog%3F_page%3D1%26keywords%3D%26_limit%3D6%26language%3D1%26_order%3Ddesc%26_sort%3Ddate&amp;a=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">blog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=638705855&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fepsalud&amp;a=virtual+programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">virtual programs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=3510821997&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Frecursos&amp;a=more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">more<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Encouraging <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=2517733926&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fpdgene&amp;a=participation+in+research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">participation in research<\/a><\/b> to ensure Hispanic and Latino individuals are better represented in clinical studies.<\/li>\n<li><b>Providing direct support<\/b> through the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=503568806&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Flineadeayuda&amp;a=Parkinson%27s+Foundation+Helpline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation Helpline<\/a><\/b><b> (1-800-4PD-INFO, option 3 for Spanish)<\/b>, where individuals can receive expert guidance and referrals. You can also contact the National Hispanic Family Health Helpline (1-866-783-2645 or 1-866-SuFamilia).<\/li>\n<li><b>Offering culturally relevant fitness and wellness programs<\/b>\u00a0via <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=1148370880&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fepsalud&amp;a=EP+Salud+En+Casa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">EP Salud En Casa<\/a><\/b>, a platform with PD-specific exercise videos and educational sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Meet PAM: A New Approach to Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness<br \/><\/b>Throughout April, <b>PAM<\/b> will guide audiences through key Parkinson&#8217;s topics, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Recognizing <b>early symptoms<\/b> of PD.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding <b>disease progression<\/b> and treatment options.<\/li>\n<li>Learning about <b>community support resources<\/b> for individuals and caregivers.<\/li>\n<li>Highlighting ongoing <b>research efforts and advocacy initiatives<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The campaign&#8217;s central hub will be <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=442482130&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fawareness&amp;a=Parkinson.org%2FAwareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson.org\/Awareness<\/a><\/b> (English) and <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=891749860&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fconcientizacion&amp;a=Parkinson.org%2FConcientizacion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson.org\/Concientizacion<\/a><\/b> (Spanish), where individuals can access information and follow PAM&#8217;s journey via <b>weekly social media videos<\/b> in both languages.<\/p>\n<p><b>A Call to Action: Get Involved This Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month<br \/><\/b>The National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation invite individuals, caregivers, healthcare providers and advocates to join the movement. <b>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=442482130&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fawareness&amp;a=Parkinson.org%2FAwareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parkinson.org\/Awareness<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>to explore resources, participate in events and learn how to support healthcare access for\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health<\/b> (The Alliance)<br \/>The Alliance is the nation&#8217;s foremost science based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=617475669&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthyamericas.org%2F&amp;a=www.healthyamericas.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.healthyamericas.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation Mission Statement<br \/><\/b>The Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson&#8217;s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson&#8217;s community.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=1030438044&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2099314%2FNational_Alliance_for_Hispanic_Health_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2099314%2FNational_Alliance_for_Hispanic_Health_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2099314\/National_Alliance_for_Hispanic_Health_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  National Alliance for Hispanic Health<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">April 3, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/&#8211; The National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Parkinson&#8217;s Foundation are proud to join forces to raise awareness of Parkinson&#8217;s disease (PD) within Hispanic communities as part of\u00a0<b>&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4398287-1&amp;h=1767292382&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkinson.org%2Fconcientizacion&amp;a=Parkinson%27s+Awareness+Month+2025&quot;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":270383,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-270382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salud"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270382"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":270384,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270382\/revisions\/270384"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/270383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}