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Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium

Hilton Jackson
1001 East County Line Road
Jackson, MS 39211
Virtual ( Zoom )
10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST
FREE
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Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. CDT. (for in-person attendees)

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

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. Lunch will be served to those joining us in person.

Featured Speakers:

Marissa Dean, MD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Ruth K Fredericks, MD
St. Dominic Neuroscience Center

Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine

Expert Panelists:

Gil & Gina Kim
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors

Bobbie McLaughlin
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador

Ashley Ricotta, OTL/R
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Merry Claire Wardlaw, PT
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Kelli Priest, SLP
Methodist Rehabilitation Center


For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9:00 a.m. CDT.

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

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