Speech and Swallowing
Check-in, Vendor Visits and Breakfast starts at 10 a.m.
Speech and Swallowing Program: Most people with Parkinson’s disease will experience changes in speech, voice and swallowing at some point during the course of the disease. Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD.
Speakers
Aikaterini Markopoulou, MD
NorthShore Medical Group
Carrie McBreen, MS CCC-SLP
Lake City Speech & Voice Therapy
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.
Thank you to our sponsor
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.
Contact Us
Jessica Bartsch
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