Coverage dated April 10, 2023

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

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Jennifer Wexton, the Virginia Congresswoman who won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in the state's 10th Congressional District last year, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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The Daily Caller
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 10, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Democratic Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, she announced Tuesday.
FOX 5 DC
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Apr 10, 2023
FOX 5 DC's feed description
Jennifer Wexton, the Virginia Congresswoman who won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in the state's 10th Congressional District last year, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
WTOP Washington DC
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced Tuesday she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but vowed to continue her work in Congress, saying, “I’m not going to…
CNN
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton announces she has Parkinson's disease (opens CNN)
Published Apr 10, 2023
CNN's feed description
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Rep. Jennifer Wexton announces she has Parkinson's disease (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Published Apr 10, 2023
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The Northern Virginia congresswoman says it has affected her speech but she is doing well.
UPI
Virginia Representative Jennifer Wexton diagnosed with Parkinson's (opens UPI)
Published Apr 10, 2023
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Virginia Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton announced Tuesday she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Forbes
Rep. Jennifer Wexton Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis—But Plans To Stay In Office (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 10, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Wexton said the disease has mostly affected her speech in recent months.
Roll Call
Rep. Wexton discloses Parkinson's disease diagnosis (opens Roll Call)
Published Apr 10, 2023
Roll Call's feed description
Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., announced Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, an illness affecting the nervous system.
Washington Examiner
Jennifer Wexton announces Parkinson’s diagnosis, says she is 'doing well' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 10, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
New York Post
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals she has Parkinson’s disease (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 10, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Democratic Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton revealed on Twitter Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but has no plans to step down after being elected to a third term in Novemb…
CBS News
Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton says she has received Parkinson's diagnosis (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 10, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The Virginia Democrat said in a video, "I'm not going to let Parkinson's stop me from being me."
NBC4 Washington
Rep. Jennifer Wexton Announces Parkinson's Diagnosis (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Apr 10, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
Insider
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's Disease diagnosis but says its not a 'death sentence' and vows to continue serving her district (opens Insider)
Published Apr 10, 2023
Insider's feed description
"Parkinson's is not an untreatable disease, a cognitive impairment, or a death sentence, " said Wexton, "Don't feel sorry for me."
Washington Post
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis (opens Washington Post)
Published Apr 10, 2023
Washington Post's feed description
Wexton, sharing the news on World Parkinson's Day, says the disease has primarily affected her speech in recent months. She says she plans to stay in Congress.
Washington Times
Rep. Wexton diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 10, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Rep. Jennifer Wexton announced Tuesday she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
Politico
Virginia Rep. Wexton announces Parkinson's diagnosis (opens Politico)
Published Apr 10, 2023
Politico's feed description
The disease has primarily affected her speech and balance, the 54-year-old lawmaker said.

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