Educational Events

Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium

Hyatt Place Kansas City/Lenexa City Center
8741 Ryckert Street
Lenexa, KS 66219
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm CST
FREE
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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.

Presenting Sponsor

Krupp Smith Family Foundation logo

Gold Sponsor

Amneal

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