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#  Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Family Symposium 2024 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 October 19, 202410:00 am to 1:00 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=114089&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![raising hands in a conference](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/prsymposium-bloghero.png?itok=CX_LmLFt)  Parkinson's Foundation and Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center present: **Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium.**

This program will feature experts discussing: Tips from a Movement Disorder Specialist, Advances in Parkinson’s Research, and the Benefits of the Creative Arts for PD. Q&A with the experts, will follow each presentation.

### Speakers

**Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN**  
Northwestern Medicine

**Danny Bega, MD, MSCI**  
Northwestern Medicine

**Paulina Latapi, MD, MSc**  
Northwestern Medicine

**Carly Liegel**  
The Joffrey Ballet

**Linda Jedrzejek, MT, BC**  
Neurologic Music Therapist

**Lisa Bany**  
The Second City

**Annie Arnold, MA, ATR-BC, LCPC, CATAP**  
Institute for Therapy through the Arts

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

 - ###   Agendas (Central Time)   
    
    **10 a.m. Welcome / Opening Remarks**  
    *Danny Bega, MD, MSCI*, Northwestern Medicine  
    *Jessica Bartsch, MS, NCC*, Parkinson's Foundation
    
    **10:15 a.m. Key Note: Top Tips from a Movement Disorders Specialist**  
    *Paulina Latapi, MD, MSc,* Northwestern Medicine  
    *(Q&A to follow presentation)*
    
    **11:05 a.m. Therapeutic Pipeline and Research Update**  
    *Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN,* Northwestern Medicine  
    *(Q&A to follow presentation)*
    
    *12:05 a.m. Break*
    
    **12:10 p.m. Be Creative: The Benefit of Visual Art, Music, Dance, and Improv for Parkinson's Disease**  
    *Danny Bega, MD, MSCI*, Northwestern Medicine  
    *Carly Liegel,* The Joffrey Ballet  
    *Linda Jedrzejek, MT-BC,* Neurologic Music Therapist  
    *Lisa Bany,* The Second City  
    *Annie Arnold, MA, ATR-BC, LCPC, CATAP*, Institute for Therapy through the Arts  
    *(Q&A to follow presentation)*
    
    **1 p.m. Closing Remarks**
 
  ##   Contact Us  

 Jessica Bartsch

 

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 JBartsch@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (312) 762-5706

 

 

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  *A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence*

*Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center provides innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients and families affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The Center's care team works to promote health, education and support for patients. It also supports caregivers, family members, healthcare providers and the community. We continually strive to meet the needs of the Parkinson's community in a variety of ways. In doing this, we have adapted our annual symposium to a virtual setting for the safety and accessibility of the larger Parkinson's community.*

 This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

 

 

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 This educational program will offer practical information and strategies to support everyday health and well-being, for those affected by Parkinson’s.

 September 11, 2026Virtual &amp; Waukesha, WI

 

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###  [ Moving Day Memphis ](/events/2026/md-memphis) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 12, 2026Memphis , TN

 

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 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 12, 2026Colorado Springs, CO

 

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