The Parkinson Center of Oregon

Welcome to the Parkinson Center of Oregon

The Parkinson Center of Oregon (PCO), part of Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), was founded in 1979 and has become the premier center for Parkinson's disease in the Northwest. It has received a national designation as a center of excellence for Parkinson's disease care, education, and research.

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Upcoming Events

For more information about OHSU Parkinson Center events, please call 503 494-7231.

• Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
  OHSU PCO Caregiver Conference
  An Evening for Caregivers - Portland, OR
  MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SIGN UP NOW! Don’t miss this special evening set up just for caregivers. 

• Saturday, September 12, 2009
  OHSU PCO 26th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
  Options & Opportunities – Portland, OR
  MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

What is Parkinsonism?

Parkinsonism is a progressive degenerative disorder. The most common symptoms are tremor, muscular stiffness, and slowness of movement. Although there are different types of parkinsonism, the most common condition today is the one first recognized in 1817, by James Parkinson, referred to as idiopathic Parkinson's disease. 

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