Educational Events

Managing Changing Symptoms

LSU Health Shreveport, Center for Medical Education
1365 Jennings St
Shreveport, LA 71103
10:00 am to 12:30 pm CDT
FREE
Managing Changing Symptoms

Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m.
The program will be held from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging.  Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.

This program is free. Lunch will be served.


Expert Speakers

Karuna Dewan, MD, FACS
LSU Health Shreveport, Ark-LA-Tex Center for Voice, Airway and Swallowing

Sarah Quintana, MS, L-SLP, CCC-SLP
LSU Health Shreveport, Ark-LA-Tex Center for Voice, Airway and Swallowing

Wendy Taylor, AGPC-CNP
WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

Jamie Toms, MD
LSU Health Shreveport, Department of Neurosurgery


Stretch Break Provided by:

Julie Schwertfeger, PhD, DPT, MBA, CBIST
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, LSU Health Shreveport

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

2025 TCS Sydney Marathon

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Sydney, Australia,
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Care Partner Conversations

Led by care partners, these webinars will bring together spouses, partners, family members, and friends who provide care—or anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and Parkinson’s disease.

Virtual
Fundraising Events

2025 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Anaheim , CA
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