Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers announced last December that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder. He sat down with WFYI’s Taylor Bennett to discuss his diagnosis, how he’s been feeling and why he decided to respond to his situation with optimism.
March 11, 2020
Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers Talks About His Parkinson's Diagnosis
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