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   Educational Events 

#  New York New Jersey Parkinson's Symposium 

 Double Tree by Hilton Rochester  
 1111 Jefferson Road  
 Rochester, NY 14623 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 March 26, 202311:45 am to 3:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110214&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110215&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![New York New Jersey Parkinson's Symposium](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/NYNJ%20Chapter%20Symposium%20Social%20Graphic.png?itok=Wjv9LG2r)  ### Check-in, Resource Fair and Lunch start at 11 a.m. ET

Everyone who lives with Parkinson's disease (PD) understands just how complex symptom management can be. Together with your community, including care partners, friends & family, learn about strategies available for managing the intricacies of PD to help bolster quality of life, reduce stress and maximize well-being.

### Speakers

**Benzi Kluger, MD, MS**  
University of Rochester  
Rochester, NY

**Kathrin Lafaver, MD**  
Saratoga Hospital  
Saratoga Springs, NY

**David Leventhal**  
Dance for PD  
New York, NY

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.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Nancy Nealon

 

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 NNealon@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (585) 743-1266

 

 

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 *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) 

   Professional Education 

###  [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) 

 Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection#group-tabs-node-course-default1) 

  

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