Long Island Information & Referral Centers Join our CommunityAPDA Long Island Information & Referral Centers:The APDA Information & Referral Centers (also known as APDA I & R Centers) in Nassau & Suffolk Counties are designed to assist Long Islanders who are affected by Parkinson’s Disease. The goal is to help them to maintain a fulfilling quality of life. In addition offering a wide variety of support groups throughout the region, the I&R Centers host educational seminars and fundraising events, including an annual Walkathon and the Paws for Parkinson’s Dog Walk. These activities help to increase public awareness about the disease and raise much needed funds for scientific research to find the cure.Based on commitment to patient education, support and community involvement, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center became designated APDA I&R Centers. As regional hubs of the APDA network in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the I&R Centers in each county offer the following services:Up-to-date information on medical and surgical treatments for Parkinson’s diseaseEducational booklets on numerous aspects of Parkinson’s disease and its managementPhysician referralsReferrals to support groups for patients and caregiversReferrals and information related to clinical trialsReferrals and information related to community resources.APDA Long Island Information & Referral Centers Contact Information:Nassau County Information & Referral Center NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine PO Box 8000, Northern Blvd. Old Westbury, NY 11568 Sim Basta MHS, PA Coordinator sbasta@nyit.edu 516-686-1002 Medical Director: Adena Leder, DOSuffolk County Information & Referral Center St. Catherine of Siena Wellness Center, Suite D 500 Commack Road Commack, NY 11725 Julie.Garofalo@chsLI.org 631-862-3560 Medical Director: David Kreitzman, MD
