Parkinson's Foundation Atlanta Healthcare Professionals Expo
Please join the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter for a gathering of professionals and businesses who serve families living with Parkinson's disease.
Date/Time: Friday, April 7, 2023 | 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Alpharetta Adult Rec Center | 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite #100, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Description: This Parkinson's Foundation Healthcare Professionals Expo is an event designed to connect your business with resources for your Parkinson's patients and/or residents.
During our event, you will have the opportunity to hear from local Parkinson's Foundation team members, Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Lazarus, Dr. Shen and Georgia Chapter Volunteers and Staff on the many no-cost resources available to your team.
Event Details:
7:45 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast and Networking
8:00 a.m. - Parkinson's Foundation 101 with Parkinson's Foundation team members
8:30 a.m. - Experience a Parkinson's fitness demonstration right from your seat.
8:45 a.m. - Discussion with Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Lazarus
9:00 a.m. - Discussion with Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Shen
9:15 a.m. - Stretching with Empower Rec Therapy
9:30 a.m. - CPPC Program Overview with Parkinson's Foundation Staff, Nicole Yarab
9:45 a.m. - Q & A Session
10:00 a.m. - Closing & Networking
The Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter is pleased to host this gathering of professionals serving the local PD community.
This Healthcare Professionals Expo is free to attend, but registration is required.
Please contact Amanda Appolloni at aappolloni@parkinson.org or Calle Wallace at cwallace@parkinson.org with any questions.
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