April is National Parkinson's Awareness Month

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 29, 2026 at 10:19 AM EDT

CEO of the National Parkinson's Foundation John Lehr and Bob Baittie join the show to discuss.

April is National Parkinson's Awareness Month, CEO of the National Parkinson's Foundation John Lehr and Bob Baittie discuss the disease, and how families find support, answers, and hope.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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