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Volunteer Staff
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The Parkinson
Association could not operate with the help of a Volunteer staff... Thank You! |
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"A quote from the volunteer can go here..." |
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Name: |
Elaine
Stolarski |
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Physical Therapist, Buffalo General Hopital |
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volunteer@parkinsonswny.com |
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"Every
journey begins with one Step"........
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Connie
Brignol-Sawicki |
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"Graduated from Hunter
College-School of Health Sciences/ Physical Therapy School in August of 1978;
Worked for 8years @ SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. When Connie moved to
Buffalo, she took a job as a Staff Physical Therapist,@ Buffalo General
Hospital, (and has watched OT expand, especially the neurology and neurosurgery
departments!!) She loves her job, which right now consists of visiting patients
at the bedside, shortly after they are admitted to the hospital. Connie loves
meeting the patient and their families and working with people, especially our
seniors. Connie is currently pursuing a certification as a "Geriatric Certified
Specialist"
In her continuing education
courses Connie has taken a wide variety, from exercise to motor learning, cardio-pulmonary and Parkinson's tai-chi.
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volunteer@parkinsonswny.com |
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Shari L. Bogold-Baumann MS, CCC-SLP |
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Shari received her Bachelor of Science degree in the Education of the Speech
and Hearing Handicapped in 1996 and her Master of Science degree in
Speech-Language Pathology in 1997 from the State University of New York at
Fredonia.
She is a clinical Speech-Language Pathologist for Buffalo Therapy
Services of Kaleida Health outpatient facility in Orchard Park, and is a pier
diem clinical therapist for the Visiting Nurses Association and Univera
Homecare. She specializes in the treatment of neurologic speech, language,
swallowing, and cognition deficits, and voice disorders and is certified in the
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment program (LSVT) for persons with Parkinson’s
disease. Her clinical work has also targeted clinical training for the use of
alternative communication devices and assistive speech aides. She has also
completed clinical research in collaboration with the University at Buffalo in
the area of Parkinson’s disease motor speech disorders. She serves as the
clinical speech pathologist for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s ALS clinic
and joined the PWG as a clinical team member in 2000.
Mrs. Bogold-Baumann is a member of the American Speech-Language and
Hearing Association (ASHA), the New York State Speech-Language and Hearing
Association (NYSLHA), and the Speech-Language and Hearing Association of Western
New York (SHAWNY).
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volunteer@parkinsonswnyn.com |
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Name: |
Katie O'Donnell- LMT |
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M y name is Katie O’Donnell and I have been an accomplished
licensed massage therapist (LMT) since April 2001. I am very pleased to share my
passion and eager to apply the knowledge and extensive training I have received
from working in a demanding medical office, as well as the relaxation experience
learned from the spa trade. One of my singular priorities is to continue to
further my education and achievement in the field of therapeutic massage therapy
and incorporate functional, supplementary techniques into my practice. This
empowers me to consistently meet the diverse needs of my clients, by customizing
each massage therapy session to the specific individual and their recommended
treatment and desired results.
Along with my husband Tom, we have established the Western New York Parkinson’s
Wellness Group in 1998, of which, I am a board member as well as a care partner
of a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. Through this, I have experienced
first-hand, the day-to-day challenges of this debilitating disease and the
affliction it triggers in the body. In addition to Parkinson’s patients, I have
treated many massage therapy clients with a multitude of other diseases and
syndromes, such as multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.
As a massage therapist, it is very essential and rewarding, that together with
each client we can achieve an optimum and healthy solution for stress reduction
and management, relaxation and relief from chronic pain.
I look forward to helping make a positive change in your life. |
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Name: |
Patricia
Lipka RN, BSN |
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Transplant Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse
Patricia Lipka joined Roswell Park
Cancer Institute (RPCI) as a transplant coordinator and clinical research nurse
in 2005. She came to RPCI from Millard Fillmore Hospital, Gates Circle, where
she specialized in neurosurgery, emergency care and nursing supervision.
Patricia has also worked as a legal nurse consultant with a prominent law firm
where she specialized in medical and ethical issues.
Patricia received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing from D'Youville
College in 1980. She is a member of the national and local chapters of the
Oncology Nursing Society, as well as, the Professional Nurses Association.
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