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#  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

 

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 MWatkins@parkinson.org

 

 

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 (913) 416 - 4116

 

 

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 *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 

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###  [ Managing Changing Symptoms ](/events/2026/suffolk) 

 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 to manage them.

 October 16, 2026Commack, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119349&view=RSVP) 

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###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Punch Out Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Oct16FF) 

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

 October 16, 2026Virtual

 

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

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###  [ Moving Day DFW ](/events/2026/md-dfw) 

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

 October 17, 2026Coppell, TX

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7906&pg=entry) 

  

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