From the community: Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Conference Offered at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

February 10, 2017

Posted by Kimberly Waterman, Northwestern Medicine, Community Contributor

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital will host a free community event featuring movement disorder specialists on the front lines of Parkinson's care. The presentation, to be held March 4 from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. in the Conference Center at Central DuPage Hospital, will include discussions on medication, new treatments, nutrition and what's on the horizon for Parkinson's patients. 

Patients, families and caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions of a multi-disciplinary team. 

Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. To register, call 630.933.4234.

Program Schedule:

9:00 - 9:10am: Welcome: Susan Walsh, Northwestern Medicine Neurosciences

9:10 - 9:45am: The Politics of Medication, Martha McGraw, MD, and Alison Monette, BNS, MS

9:45 - 10:20am: New Treatments/What's on the Horizon, Jennifer A. Pallone, DO

10:20 - 10:40am: Break

10:40 - 11:30am: Body Language in Parkinson's Disease, Michael Mercury, PhD

11:30 - 12:30pm: Lunch

12:30 - 1:30pm: Current Controversies in Parkinson's Disease: A Panel Discussion

1:30 - 2:30pm: Gastrointestinal Issues and Nutrition, Michael Rezak, MD, PhD

The Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Movement Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases Center uses an interdisciplinary team approach to provide individualized care that optimizes treatment, outcomes and experience. Care is provided by a focused and experienced team that includes specially trained neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, nurses, counselors and rehabilitative specialists who offer advanced treatment options and access to support and resources.

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