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#  Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium—Heartland Chapter 

 Virtual ( register to receive the recording ) 

 

 March 24, 202612:30 pm to 4:00 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118649&view=RSVP) 

 

  **This program is at maximum capacity for in-person attendance.** Please sign up via the "REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL" link above to be emailed the Symposium recording, presentation and resources in the weeks following the event.

   ![Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Learn%20More-940x510.jpg?itok=PYd9Ar6i)  Living with Parkinson's can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. Join us to learn about important lifestyle factors to help you live your best life, including exercise, nutrition and sleep, as well as a live Q&A session with Parkinson's experts.

### Expert Speakers

**Muhammad Nashatizadeh, MD**  
Director, Inpatient Movement Disorders  
Associate Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship  
Clinical Associate Professor  
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at University of Kansas Medical Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Krupp Smith Family Foundation Center of Excellence

**Kelvin K. Au, MD, FRCPC**  
Clinical Assistant Professor  
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at University of Kansas Medical Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Krupp Smith Family Foundation Center of Excellence

**Brooke Heffernan, MD**  
Movement Disorder Neurologist  
Saint Luke’s Neurology

**Megan Roberts, MS, RD, LD**  
Registered Dietitian  
John Knox Village, a Parkinson’s Foundation Community Partner in Parkinson’s Care

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**For in-person attendees**: Check-in, lunch, and resource fair begin at 11:30 a.m. **Parking**: Parking is complimentary for in-person program attendees. For driving directions, please click [here](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyatt+Place+Kansas+City%2FLenexa+City+Center/@38.9690386,-94.7803347,741m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!3m8!1s0x87c094798f8b0663:0x5e3a2ab8f303637b!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d38.9690345!4d-94.7777598!16s%2Fg%2F11btxhq_8v?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEyMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D).

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This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families and friends, medical providers/practitioners, and the community.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Michelle Shepherd

 

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 Heartland@Parkinson.org

 

 

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  ###  Presenting Sponsor 

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   ###  Gold Sponsor 

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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

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7917&pg=entry) 

   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

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7896&pg=entry) 

   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

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119469&view=RSVP) 

  

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 ###  Order a Parkinson’s Hospital Safety Guide 

 The Hospital Safety Guide is a resource for people with Parkinson's and their care partners filled with useful tools and information to prepare for and navigate a hospital stay.

 [ORDER NOW](/resources-support/pd-library/order-publications) 

 [LEARN MORE](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide) 

 

 

 

 

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