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Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Center
(PADRECC) Southeast at VAMC Richmond
In 2001, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) created six Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECC) in an effort to improve care for veterans suffering from Parkinson’s disease and to pursue a cure for this condition. The centers are located in Philadelphia, Richmond, Houston, Portland, San Francisco and West Los Angeles.
The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA is home to the PADRECC for the southeastern region of the United States.
Who is eligible? Veterans who received an honorable discharge from any branch of the United States armed forces, and who have served on active duty either during wartime or peacetime, and meet eligibility requirements for VA Health care benefits can receive PADRECC services. You must apply and be enrolled to receive VA health care benefits. If not already enrolled, go to the Health Benefits Office of a VA hospital nearest you to apply. You can complete an on-line application at www.va.gov or call (877) 222-8387 for an application. During enrollment, veterans are assigned into priority groups for care. Changes in available resources affect the number of priority groups the VA can enroll. Refer to the www.va.gov website to learn more about priority groups.
The PADRECC offers a variety of patient care services and research opportunities for veterans with Parkinson’s disease or related disorders. Services include multidisciplinary assessment and treatment, clinical trials, physician consultation, medical management, surgical interventions, neuropsychological services, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing services, telemedicine, caregiver resources, educational materials, community education programs, patient and family programs, support groups and programs to educate medical professionals.Research opportunities at Southeast PADRECC are available to veterans and sometimes to non-veterans in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Some projects recruit from the community and do not require you to be an enrolled veteran. Inquire at the PADRECC to find out about current research projects.
To learn more about the PADRECC program or to make an appointment call (800) 784-8381 ext. 5931.
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