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#  Great Lakes Chapter Parkinson's Symposium 

 Pro-Football Hall of Fame  
 2121 George Halas Drive NW  
 Canton, OH 44708 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 October 19, 202411:00 am to 3:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113370&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113372&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Great Lakes Chapter Parkinson's Symposium Banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Great%20Lakes%20%282%29.jpg?itok=pISNFNdF)  ### In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m.

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation, in-person or online, for the **Great Lakes Parkinson’s Symposium**. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s.

### Speakers

**David A. Hinkle, MD, PhD, ABPN**  
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

**Reversa Joseph, MS, MD**  
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center

**Amy Larocca, MA, CCC-SLP**  
Polaris Speech

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**For in-person attendees:** In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m.

**For virtual attendees, via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 11 a.m.

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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.

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Registered program attendees are welcome to come early or stay after the program to tour the Pro-Football Hall of Fame at no cost.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Sarah Saile

 

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 GreatLakes@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (913) 350-0282

 

 

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   ##  Upcoming Events 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Florida Chapter Parkinson's Symposium ](/events/2026/florida-symposium-broward) 

 This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

 August 28, 2026Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118809&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Thinking &amp; Memory Changes ](/events/2026/Livonia) 

 Many people with Parkinson's disease experience thinking changes such as trouble focusing, multitasking, or finding the right words. Learn more about these changes as well as tips to help with daily tasks, treatment options and resources for emotional and social support.

 August 28, 2026Livonia, MI

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119129&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium ](/events/2026/GASymposium) 

 Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Georgia Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium. Hear about current and upcoming treatments, ongoing research and the resources available in your community and beyond to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s.

 August 29, 2026Cumming, GA

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118229&view=RSVP) 

  

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