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#  Hospital Safety 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 December 13, 20231:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111691&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Husband and wife lookin at a tablet while on their porch](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/wellness-wednesdays-event-banner-2026.png?itok=s2_h0Y4k)  ### Wellness Wednesday

In this special Wellness Wednesday, the Parkinson's Foundation will reveal our newest resource, a new and improved Hospital Safety Guide. During the program, we will review "My Five Parkinson's Care Needs," the resources built into the guide, and hear from community volunteers with both personal and professional experience navigating hospital visits.

### Speakers

**Richard Huckabee,** Person with Parkinson's  
Great Lakes Chapter

**John Cox,** Person with Parkinson's, retired paramedic firefighter  
New York and New Jersey Chapter

**Kelly Tran,** Pharmacist  
South Central Chapter

**Heather Lester,** Acute care physical therapist  
Gulf Coast Chapter

**Mary Ochoa,** Inpatient speech-language pathologist, daughter of a person with Parkinson's  
Heartland Chapter

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

  ##   Contact Us  

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 PDHealth@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (305) 537-9168

 

 

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 This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

 

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

  Educational Events

###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Move to Improve ](/events/2026/Sep18FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 September 18, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Buffalo ](/events/2026/md-buffalo) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 19, 2026Williamsville, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7957&pg=entry) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/watertown) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 September 23, 2026Watertown, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119190&view=RSVP) 

  

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 ###  PD Health @ Home 

 Join us for new, weekly virtual wellness programs! Take part in one or all of our events that cover: mindfulness, interviews with experts and guided exercise.

 [VIEW EVENTS](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth) 

 

 

 

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