Where we live and serve
The Syracuse community action committee (CAC) is in Upstate or central New York. Syracuse is the major urban area, but there are many rural areas of Onondaga County as well.
About our CAC
Currently, we have five members that include a medical doctor, support group facilitator and Local Aging Services Expert, Parkinson’s services provider, health care and statistics professional, and a non-profit manager. Future efforts will recruit and focus on transportation providers, politicians, pharmacists, faith communities, health department representative, families, and people living with Parkinson’s.
Our “Why?”
Currently, our community experiences a lack of…
- Access to Parkinson’s relevant programs and services
- General awareness and prioritization of Parkinson’s in the area at the local public health department level or community
- Affordable and accessible transportation is also a barrier to obtaining services both rurally and within the inner-city
- Support for people with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) facing problems accessing care, support groups, education, and activities specific to their needs
Our Healthy Parkinson’s Community Vision
- Increase collaboration among all key Parkinson’s stakeholders, including decision makers, health care providers, transportation providers, and the larger community
- Increase empathy and value for persons with Parkinson’s throughout the community
- Diversify funding sources and establish sustainable fiscal stewardship