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.
Upcoming Events
Social Engagement - Everyday Safety at Home
This session offers practical tips to help you move with confidence and ease at home, especially if you live alone or manage most of your care.
2025 Peachtree Road Race
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Mindfulness Mondays - Awareness of Emotions
In this session, we will look at how to use mindfulness to tend our emotions and find the wisdom that lives in every feeling.