Join Stanford and UCSF for a free educational event for two under-served communities – the African American Parkinson’s community and the Latinx Parkinson’s community. There will be simultaneous sessions (different rooms) in English and Spanish. The event will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10am to 2pm, in Oakland. Register today!
Ideally for those diagnosed in the last few years. Family members and friends are welcome and encouraged to join!
The free program includes:
- a talk from a movement disorder specialist with facts on symptoms and treatments for PD (simultaneous sessions – different rooms – in English and Spanish)
- educational resources (both English and Spanish)
- community agencies offering support groups and exercise programs
- information about research studies
Lunch is provided. The event is free.
Location:
Cal State East Bay Oakland Center
1000 Broadway, #109
Oakland, CA 94607
(Near 12th Street BART station)
For information on the event location, directions and parking:
Visit Cal State East Bay Oakland Center’s website
Space is limited, so register today! To register or for questions:
Email Aaron Daley, UCSF
Share the English-language flyer (which focuses on the African American community though Latinx community members may attend the English-speaking talk)
Share the Spanish-language flyer
Hosted by:
Stanford Movement Disorders Center
UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center
Sponsored by:
Parkinson’s Foundation
See the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach website for information on:
- Northern and Central California support groups (in-person and virtual)
- Northern and Central California exercise classes (in-person)
- Northern and Central California fall prevention classes (most in-person, some virtual)
- Joining our email lists
Read this blog post in Spanish:
Spanish-language blog post
