## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium Creative Church 1293 Plantation Dr. Hardeeville, SC 29927 Virtual ( Youtube Live Stream ) March 22, 20259:00 am to 12:30 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113669&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113829&view=RSVP) ![Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Learn%20More-940x510.jpg?itok=PYd9Ar6i) ### Check-in & the Resource Fair (for in-person attendees) begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT 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 families, friends, and the community. ### **Expert Panelists:** **Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD** Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence **Nathan DeTurk, MD** Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence **Courtney Conner, RD** Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton **Ellen Glazer, SLP** Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton **Renee Bannon, RN, BSN** Encompass Health **Robert Scutta, CSA** Scutta Advocacy Group **Rhonda Hiott** Lowcountry Council of Governments ### **People with Parkinson's & Care Partner Panelists:** Jay & Marilyn Phillips Ron Stokes Scott Rider Pete & Mary Anne Oliver ### **Movement Break Provided By:** **Rock Steady Boxing Hilton Head** Carter Barrett, RipTide MMA --- ### **Participation Options:** **Join us in-person at our main symposium location - Creative Church in Hardeeville, SC:** Check-in and the Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the program. **Join us in-person at an Encompass Viewing Party:** If you cannot join us in person in Hardeeville, we encourage you to attend an Encompass Viewing Party (locations outlined below). At a Viewing Party, you can participate in a Resource Fair, watch the livestream, and enjoy refreshments with other members of your local Parkinson's community. Encompass Viewing Party Locations: - Greenville - Little River To register for a viewing party, click on the "Register for Virtual" button above and specify which location you will be joining. **Join us online:** If you cannot participate in our in-person Symposium or a Viewing Party, you can join us online from home! --- This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Carolinas Chapter in partnership with Encompass Health. ![Encompass Health](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/EncompassHealth.jpg?itok=N1d9MOuz) ## Program Agenda - ### Program Agenda | **9:00 a.m.** | **Check-in & Resource Fair** | |---|---| | **9:30 a.m.** | **Welcome (Livestream Begins)** - Diana Parrish – Parkinson’s Foundation - Wayne Boutwell, Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton | | **9:40 a.m.** | **Expert Panel: Latest Research on Lifestyle Factors and Parkinson’s Outcomes** - Moderator: Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) – A Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence - Courtney Conner, RD, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton - Nathan DeTurk, MD, MUSC | | **10:20 a.m.** | **Question & Answer Session** | | **10:40 a.m.** | **Movement Break** - Carter Barrett, Rock Steady Boxing Hilton Head | | **10:55 a.m.** | **Living Well with Parkinson’s: Person with Parkinson’s and Care Partner Panel** - Moderator: Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD, MUSC - Jay & Marilyn Phillips - Ron Stokes - Scott Rider - Pete & Mary Anne Oliver | | **11:25 a.m.** | **Question & Answer Session** | | **11:40 a.m.** | **Planning for the Future: Expert Panel** - Moderator: Renee Bannon, RN, BSN, Encompass Health - Ellen Glazer, SLP, Encompass Health - Robert Scutta, CSA, Scutta Advocacy Group - Rhonda Hiott, Lowcountry Council of Governments | | **12:15 p.m.** | **Question & Answer Session** | | **12:30 p.m.** | **Lunch & Resource Fair (Livestream Ends)** | | **1:30 p.m.** | **Doors Close** | ### Gold Sponsor [ ![More to Parkinson's](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Acadia%20logo%20Spring%202025.png?itok=YUFhL6X5) ](https://www.moretoparkinsons.com/personal-stories?utm_source=AdvocacyEmails_Logo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=acadia_fieldAdvocacy) ## Contact Us De Rush [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) Carolinas@Parkinson.org ](mailto:Carolinas@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 984-364-2030 ](tel:984-364-2030) ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ 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. 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