Heartland Symposium - Progress in Parkinson's
Check-in and resource tables start at 1:00 p.m.
A boxed lunch will be provided.
Join us to discuss an overview of Parkinson's disease (PD). Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, and the common motor and non-motor symptoms. In addition, we will be addressing updates on current and future treatments.
Speakers
Erin Cameron-Smith, MD
Assistant Professor
UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Division of Movement Disorders
Mara Seier, MD
Assistant Professor
UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Division of Movement Disorders
Kiel Woodward, MD
Assistant Professor
UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Division of Movement Disorders
This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Attend in-person or online
Directions: The Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) Conference Center is located at the intersection of 21st Street and Transformation Drive, east of Devaney Sports Center.
Please access parking map here.
Contact Us
Maddison Watkins
COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.
The Parkinson's Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsor. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our Chapter page.
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