In Memoriam: Gladys González-Ramos, Ph.D.

As many of you know the Parkinson's disease and social work community has lost a true leader and very bright light in Gladys González-Ramos, Ph.D.  Though I only knew her and worked with her briefly, I will greatly miss Gladys.  Gladys had a perfect blend of warmth, passion, ability to connect, and great intellect that made her such a bright leader in the world of PD and social work.  If you have a moment please post your fond memories and comments on the NPF "Ask The Doc" board.  

NPF Ask The Doc board can be found here:  http://forum.parkinson.org/index.php?/topic/10187-in-memoriam-gladys-gonzalez-ramos-1954-2010-a-leader-for-parkinsons-disease-post-your-memories/?s=6326719314a99f8f97ca1cc15d9c95e1

 

Gladys you will truly be missed.                                                                                           

Jason Malcom

 

 

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays!  It has been great to connect with all of you and I hope our connection continues and grows in 2011.

Happy Holidays to all of you and your families and loved ones.

Jason

Study on disparities in care for PD

An interesting study out of Maryland looking at the disparity of PD treatment comparing African Americans and Caucasians. 

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/ParkinsonsDisease/23921

Jason

Healthcare & Social Media

Recently here at the Parkinson Center of Oregon we have been talking a lot about social media and and it's role in the provision of education and outreach in health care.  Specifically we are currently using Facebook, Blogs, Twitter, and YouTube to provide education and outreach and to provide another way for patients, families, and professionals to stay connected to our center.  Check out the video above to see an example of a video we recently shot to answer an unanswered question written to us by a patient/family from our last symposium.

Also, here is a link to the Parkinson Center of Oregon's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/OHSU-Parkinson-Center-of-Oregon/102479433136676#!/pages/OHSU-Parkinson-Center-of-Oregon/102479433136676?v=wall

And here is our YouTube channel:  http://www.youtube.com/user/OHSUPCO

I would love to hear if anyone else is utilizing social media to provide education and outreach.

Happy Holidays everyone,

Jason Malcom

Houston

It was great seeing you all in Houston and meeting all of the new NPF social workers.  Welcome to the family!  I thought it was a good but short conference.  Hope to see you all again soon.

Jason Malcom