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Dear Editor,
As a Mount Sinai resident and the spouse of someone recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, I’m deeply alarmed by the cuts to research funding and staffing at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other health agencies. These changes are not abstract policy shifts—they have real consequences for families like mine.
In 2024, Congress passed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, offering hope to millions. But now, that promise is in jeopardy. Critical research grants are being canceled, and top scientists are being let go—at a time when we need them most.
This disease doesn’t just affect individuals—it touches entire families and communities. I urge our elected officials to restore funding for Parkinson’s research, hold federal agencies accountable, and ensure the national plan is implemented with urgency and care.
For my husband, and for so many others, this matters more than ever.
Sincerely,
Shelley Stockner
Mount Sinai, NY
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