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Port St. Joe proclaims April 2026 Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Summary
Mayor Rex Bazette read a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month, citing national prevalence estimates and local needs; local patients and a clinician thanked the commission for the recognition.
Mayor Rex Bazette read a proclamation at the April 7 meeting declaring April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month for Port St. Joe. The proclamation summarized national statistics, cited an estimated local patient population and noted the absence of a cure while encouraging community education and support.
Local resident Greg Richard, who said he has had Parkinson’s about 20 years, and occupational therapist Dr. Antonet Seagull addressed the commission, thanked officials for the proclamation and urged continued attention to patient care and support services locally.
The proclamation text referenced national entities such as the Michael J. Fox Foundation and regional groups and noted challenges for local patients who may need to travel for specialty care.
The commission took no funding action tied to the proclamation; the recognition will be entered into the meeting minutes.
