On Saturday September 30th, you can attend the Parkinson Connection in a city near you. This exciting one-day event will feature the latest information on Parkinson's disease, and give people living with the condition the opportunity to participate in an “Ask the Experts” panel. The event is free of charge. You can attend the event at its main location in Philadelphia, PA, or you can attend a webcast hosted by a National Parkinson's Foundation Affiliate Chapter in one of the following cities:
- Phoenix, AZ
- Springfield, MO
- Naples, FL
- Cleveland, OH
- Gainesville, FL
- Kirkland, WA
- Cambridge, MD
- Milwaukee, WI
You can learn more about the venue closest to you, and find out how to register by visiting the
Parkinson Connection page.
My Parkinson's Info spoke at the National Parkinson Foundation, Laura Calzolari. "The idea was to present a mini conference that concentrated on the latest treatments," said Calzolari. She went on to say, "We began talking about the power of webcasting to reach many, many people."
Some of the highlights of the conference include:
- A presentation by Matthew Stern, MD from the University of Pennsylvania, "Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease."
- A presentation by Mark Stacy, MD from Duke University, "Patient/Physician Communications in the Management of Parkinson's Disease."
- An "Ask the Experts Panel" - Drs. Stern and Stacy will be joined by a nurse and two voice therapists specializing in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This team will answer questions about Parkinson's disease.
You can see more details, and register for the event by following the
Parkinson Connection link.
Remember, admission to the event is free!
