Check-in & the Resource Fair (for in-person attendees) begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT 

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life.  This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

Expert Panelists:

Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Nathan DeTurk, MD
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Courtney Conner, RD
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton

Ellen Glazer, SLP
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton

Renee Bannon, RN, BSN
Encompass Health

Robert Scutta, CSA
Scutta Advocacy Group

Rhonda Hiott
Lowcountry Council of Governments

People with Parkinson's & Care Partner Panelists:

Jay & Marilyn Phillips

Ron Stokes

Scott Rider

Pete & Mary Anne Oliver

Movement Break Provided By:

Rock Steady Boxing Hilton Head
Carter Barrett, RipTide MMA

Participation Options:

Join us in-person at our main symposium location - Creative Church in Hardeeville, SC: Check-in and the Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the program. 

Join us in-person at an Encompass Viewing Party: If you cannot join us in person in Hardeeville, we encourage you to attend an Encompass Viewing Party (locations outlined below). At a Viewing Party, you can participate in a Resource Fair, watch the livestream, and enjoy refreshments with other members of your local Parkinson's community.

Encompass Viewing Party Locations:

• Greenville
• Little River

To register for a viewing party, click on the "Register for Virtual" button above and specify which location you will be joining. 

Join us online: If you cannot participate in our in-person Symposium or a Viewing Party, you can join us online from home!

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Carolinas Chapter in partnership with Encompass Health.

Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. CDT. (for in-person attendees)

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

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. Lunch will be served to those joining us in person.

Featured Speakers:

Marissa Dean, MD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Ruth K Fredericks, MD
St. Dominic Neuroscience Center

Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine

Expert Panelists:

Gil & Gina Kim
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors

Bobbie McLaughlin
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador

Ashley Ricotta, OTL/R
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Merry Claire Wardlaw, PT
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Kelli Priest, SLP
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9:00 a.m. CDT.

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

Wellness Wednesday

Parkinsonism is a term used to describe a collection of movement symptoms associated with several conditions including Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the types of Parkinsonisms and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Speaker

Jerome Lisk, MD, FAAN
Fellowship Trained in Movement Disorders 
Board Certified National Board of Physicians and Surgeons; Board Certified American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Board of Directors, Texas Health Services Authority
MD Neurology Director of Movement Disorders Denton/Flower Mound, TX.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.

The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Learn more about bringing an event to your area

Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation and Erlanger for the Tennessee Parkinson's Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson's. 

Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

Featured Presenters:

Ellen Valadez, MD
Erlanger Neurology 

Cherry Yu, MD
Vanderbilt Neurology

Trembling Troubadours

Movement Breaks Provided By:

Rock Steady Boxing Chattanooga

YMCA of Chattanooga

A collaboration with Erlanger and the Parkinson's Foundation Tennessee & Kentucky Chapter

Twin Cities rock legends Flamin’ Oh's return to The Hook & Ladder Theater for an outdoor evening of rockin’ fun to support the Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter fundraiser, Under The Canopy!

The Oh's soared to the upper echelon of Minnesota bands with their lively shows and exciting brand of straightforward rock & roll. They became one of the earliest bands to make music videos. Chuck Statler(music video pioneer who directed videos for DEVO, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and El Vez) directed two videos for the band. The videos aired on a new television network dedicated to music, MTV.

“Hard edged Stones-like rock’n’roll. East Coast street anthems coupled with Midwestern optimism and enthusiasm.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Tickets to the event and donations made at the event are tax deductible. The Parkinson's Foundation utilizes money raised through events like this to fund research to find a cure for the disease, as well as to provide ongoing support to the Parkinson's community.

Join us for the 4th Parkinson's Awareness Day at Target Field. Cheer on the Minnesota Twins as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday June 20th at 12:10PM. Discounted tickets are available through the link above. 

A portion of each ticket purchased through this special offer will go back to your choice of: American Parkinson's Disease Association Minnesota Chapter
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Parkinson's Foundation of Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter
Struthers Parkinson's Center
University of Minnesota Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research or Veterans Affairs.

Parkinson's Awareness Day ticket purchasers are also be invited to take part in a pregame parade around the warning track of the field (~1/5 of a mile around) about an hour before the start of the game (more details will be sent out closer to the game).

Tickets will be delivered electronically through the MLB Ballpark app.