Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium
Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Join the Parkinson's Foundation in person for the Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson's.
Expert Speakers
Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP
Parkinson’s Speech Services and Wellstar Health System
Lenora Higginbotham, MD
Emory Brain Health Center
Brittney Hooker, PT, DPT & Amy Morse, PT, DPT
Synapse NeuroRehab + Wellness
Jorge Juncos, MD
Juncos Neuro Consulting
Joash Lazarus, MD
Atlanta Neuroscience Institute
Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine
Tanya Morris, LMSW
Senior Services North Fulton
Kelley Napier, CELA
Georgia Estate & Elder Law
Jack Shen, MD
Wellstar Neurology
Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD
WellStar Neurosurgery
Angela Wang, MD
Kaiser Permanente
Fitness Demo Provided by
Center for Movement Challenges
For in-person attendees: Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.
For virtual attendees via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10 a.m.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.
Agenda
Contact Us
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.
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