At the November PD Active Forum, Jaimie Henderson, MD, neurosurgeon from Stanford University will speak on “Surgical Options for PD: DBS and Beyond.” He will address various surgical alternatives for Parkinson’s, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. PD Active requests a $10 contribution. Register now.
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This webinar is part of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Northwest Chapter’s “Take Control” series. On November 13, Steven Hamilton, MD, a neuro-ophthalmologist from Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, will review the many ways Parkinson’s Disease and its mimickers can adversely affect a patient’s vision. Register now.
… Full Story>“Dr. Gilbert Hosts” is a webinar series sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), featuring Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, a movement disorder specialist. On November 5, Dr. Gilbert will host a question-and-answer session about advances in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s. The speaker is neurosurgeon Alon Mogilner, MD.
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The Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) is hosting its annual conference, virtually this year. Anyone in the US may attend. The keynote speaker is Parkinson’s advocate Dr. Soania Mathur. Several movement disorder specialists from Northern California will be speaking. Registration is $10/person. Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach will be exhibiting, virtually.
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The California Department of Public Health was tasked with developing a Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Registry a couple of years ago. On Saturday, September 26, 10am-noon, the department will share with the public their findings to date. Register now as space is limited.
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