Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium
Check-in, lunch and resource fair begin at 11:30 a.m.
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
This is an in-person program. Check-in, lunch, and resource fair begin at 11:30 a.m.
Parking: Parking is complimentary for program attendees. For driving directions, please click here.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as lunch is provided. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families and friends, medical providers/practitioners, and the community.
Unable to join us in person? Register to receive the event recording in a follow-up email by clicking here: Register for recording. The recording will be emailed a few weeks after the symposium.
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Michelle Shepherd
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
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