## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Gulf Coast Parkinson's Symposium Huntsville Botanical Garden Grand Hall 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW Huntsville, AL 35805 Virtual October 6, 202310:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110809&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110810&view=RSVP) ![Gulf Coast Symposium banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/gulf-coast-symposium.jpg?itok=7Lt80hi1) 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.* ## Contact Us Annie Long [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) GulfCoast@Parkinson.org ](mailto:GulfCoast@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (770) 450-0792 ]() - ### Gulf Coast Chapter Symposium Agenda: | **9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.** | **Check-in and exhibitor booths open** | |---|---| | **10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.** | **Welcome** *Annie Long, Parkinson’s Foundation* | | **10:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.** | **Managing Changing Parkinson’s Symptoms** *David Greer, MD - The Clinic for Neurology* | | **10:55 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.** | **Cognition and Impulse Control Disorders** *J. Nicole Bentley, M.D. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham* | | **11:35 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.** | **Lunch Break and exhibitor booths open** | | **12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.** | **Surgical Interventions** *Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD - WellStar Neurosurgery* | | **12:40 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.** | **Vision Changes in Parkinson’s Disease** *Michael S. Vaphiades, DO - The University of Alabama at Birmingham* | | **1:20 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.** | **Expert Panel Discussion** *Moderated by: TBD, Social Worker***,** *PT, OT, SLP, Dietician* | | **2:00 p.m.** | **Closing Remarks** *Annie Long, Parkinson’s Foundation* | *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.* ## 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](/resources-support/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn