Gulf Coast Parkinson's Symposium
Join us to discuss Parkinson's symptoms, treatments, and progression while we explore important factors in helping live your best life, including exercise, support systems, and hospital safety with Parkinson's.
Attend in-person or watch the program at-home via Zoom: This program will be in-person in Huntsville, AL . You have the option of attending our in-person program or you can watch the webinar from home via Zoom. Please tell us which option you prefer during the registration process.
Featured Speakers:
David G. Greer, MD
The Clinic for Neurology
Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD
WellStar Neurosurgery
Michael S. Vaphiades, DO
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Huntsville Hospital Parkinson's Care Clinic Presenters:
Erin Edmundson, PT, DPT
Juliana Wright, RDN, LD
Amber Huffman, SLP
Arantxia Wijngaarde, PT, DPT
Adrienne Upton, OTR/L
This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter in collaboration with Huntsville Hospital's Parkinson's Care Clinic.
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Annie Long
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.
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