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#  IU Health and Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter, PD Symposium 

 Forum Events Center  
 11313 USA Parkway  
 Fishers, IN 46037 

 

 May 9, 202610:45 am to 2:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118250&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Symposium](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Screenshot%202023-09-22%20at%201.26.15%20PM.png?itok=vY2BYUAM)  **Guest Check-In begins at 10 a.m. and the program starts at 10:45 a.m.**

The Parkinson’s Foundation, in collaboration with IU Health-A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, is hosting its annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium. This informative event will feature discussions on key topics such as emerging treatment options, real‑world guidance to help participants get the most from their medications each day, hospital safety, and research exploring how inflammation and immune changes may contribute to Parkinson’s. In addition, the program will conclude with an expert panel Q&A.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore a vendor fair, highlighting valuable local resources for individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease.

### **Speakers**

**Alison S. Lewis**, PharmD, BCEMP, BCPS Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Outpatient Neurology Indiana University Health – Goodman Hall Neuroscience Center

**Rebecca Wallings**, DPhil Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurology Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, IU School of Medicine

**Jessica Bartsch**, MS, NCC Senior Manager, Community Education and Outreach Parkinson’s Foundation-Midwest Chapter

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.

 

- ###   Agenda (Eastern)   
    
    
    - **Check In/Vendor Fair/Coffee-**10:00-10:45 a.m.
    - **Welcome/IU Health & Parkinson Foundation-**10:45-11:00 a.m.
    - **Ali Lewis/Parkinson’s Disease Medication Updates/Medicare/Non-Insurance Affordability** **-**11:00-11:45 a.m. (45 mins)
    - **Boxed Lunch/Vendor Fair/Break-**11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
    - **Jessica Bartsch/Hospital Safety Guide -**12:00-12:30 p.m. (30 mins)
    - **Rebecca Walling/How inflammation and immune changes contribute to Parkinson’s**
    - **-** 12:30-1:20 p.m. (50 mins)
    - **Sabrina/Movement Break -**1:20-1:30 p.m.
    - **Q&A Panel-**1:30-2:00 p.m.
    - **Closing and Thank You-**2:00 p.m.
 
  ##   Contact  

 Jessica Bartsch

 

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 JBartsch@parkinson.org

 

 

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 312-762-5706

 

 

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   ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Atlanta ](/events/2026/md-atlanta) 

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

 October 24, 2026Dunwoody, GA

 

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   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Richmond, VA ](/events/2026/md-richmond-va) 

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

 October 24, 2026Richmond, VA

 

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   Educational Events 

###  [ Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium ](/events/2026/Northwestern2026) 

 This program provides an overview of the current understanding of Parkinson's disease risk factors, exploring how genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences may contribute to disease development.

 October 24, 2026Virtual

 

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