## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Speech and Swallowing DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago North Shore Conference Center 9599 Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL 60077 February 18, 202310:45 am to 12:45 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110489&view=RSVP) ![Speech and Swallowing Banner Updated](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Speech-Banner-940x510_Update.png?itok=eCRk2P7w) ### 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 ![Supernus Pharmaceuticals logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/supernuspharmaceuticals_logo.jpg?itok=luj-zCPH) *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 [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) JBartsch@Parkinson.org ](mailto:JBartsch@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (312) 762-5706 ]() ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Buffalo ](/events/2026/md-buffalo) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 19, 2026Williamsville, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7957&pg=entry) Educational Events ### [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/watertown) This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. September 23, 2026Watertown, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119190&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/ellicott) This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119389&view=RSVP) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### PD Library Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library. [Explore Now](/resources-support/pd-library) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn