Progress & Possibilities Conference
In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m.
Join the Parkinson's Foundation and Struthers Parkinson’s Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for the Progress & Possibilities Conference. Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson Care team. Featuring a Resource Fair, lunch, and afternoon breakout sessions.
Speakers from Struthers Parkinson's Center
Annie Adix, DPT
Kayla Criger, LICSW
Sarah Donley, RN
Amanda Elliott, DPT
Stephanie Kimmes, NMT
Dr Dan Kuyper
Kristin Nierengarten, OT
Dr. Sotirios Parashos
Melissa Pellinen, SLP
Kate Wynman-Chick, PsyD
For in-person attendees: In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m.
For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m.
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.
Contact Us
Erin McGee
The Progress and Possibilities Conference is a partnership with the Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter and the Struthers Parkinson's Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.
Thank you to the Progress & Possibilities Conference sponsors.
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