## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Heartland Symposium - Progress in Parkinson's Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) Conference Center 2021 Transformation Drive Lincoln, NE 68508 Virtual ( Zoom ) March 28, 20232:00 pm to 4:30 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110456&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110469&view=RSVP) ### **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](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/images/content/pagebuilder/NIC_Parking_Map.jpg). ## Contact Us Maddison Watkins [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) MWatkins@parkinson.org ](mailto:MWatkins@parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (913) 416 - 4116 ]() *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](https://www.parkinson.org/heartland "South Central Chapter").* ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ Community Walk - Walk Over Water ](/events/2026/mdcw-walk-over-water) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 13, 2026Poughkeepsie, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/TR?fr_id=8007&pg=entry) Educational Events ### [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Sep14MM) Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week. September 14, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance. September 15, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=RSVP&_gl=1*kfc2j4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA2Njk4ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNtSi1hZndsQU1WbjA1SEFSM0FXU2dpRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0tuYl9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Mjg5MDQwOTU4LjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga*NzU5NzkwMzgyLjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*czE3ODMzNDk1NTgkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzgzMzUyMDgwJGoxMyRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.210907285.1895919309.1783349558-759790382.1778511451&_gac=1.241896758.1780669882.EAIaIQobChMIycmJ-afwlAMVn05HAR3AWSgiEAAYASAAEgKnb_D_BwE) [View All](/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn