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Margaret Ferris, MD to Speak Virtually on “YOPD Potpourri” at Stanford Young Onset PD Support Group, June 10, Evening

June 9, 2025 By Denise Dagan

Margaret Ferris, MD
Margaret Ferris, MD

On Tuesday, June 10, from 7-8:30pm, Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD, will be speaking to the Stanford Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Support Group. Topics will include traveling, children, genetics, work, PD mimics, and a bit about upcoming stem cell trials. People in Northern California with YOPD can get the login details by contacting Robin Riddle.

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“Caring for the Whole Person” – Notes from Dr. Jocelyn Jiao’s talk to the Palo Alto PD support group

March 12, 2025 By Parkinson's Community Help

Jocelyn Jiao, MD
Jocelyn Jiao, MD

Many people associate palliative care with exclusively end-of-life care, but that’s a misconception. In November 2024, the Palo Alto PD Support Group hosted a talk with Stanford’s Dr. Jocelyn Jiao who shed light on the true nature of palliative care and its profound impact on individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.  Dr. Jiao is a movement disorder and palliative care specialist.  Read our notes from her talk.

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Dr. Jocelyn Jiao to speak on Palliative Care for Parkinson’s Disease – March 7, 2025

March 1, 2025 By Denise Dagan

Jocelyn Jiao, MD
Jocelyn Jiao, MD

Stanford Movement disorder specialist and palliative care physician Jocelyn Jiao, MD, will speak to the Willow Glen Parkinson’s Support Group on Friday, March 7, at 10am. Dr. Jiao will provide an overview of palliative care and how it can help with Parkinson’s symptom management.

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Dr. Margaret Ferris to speak on Interventional Therapies for Movement Disorders – March 3rd, 2025

February 24, 2025 By Denise Dagan

Margaret Ferris, MD
Margaret Ferris, MD

On Monday, March 3rd, at 2:30pm PT, PD-Connect’s virtual monthly speaker will be Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD. Dr. Ferris will discuss interventional therapies for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and other movement disorders.

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Special Speaker at the (virtual) Stanford YOPD Support Group Meeting, Tuesday, October 8, 7pm

October 3, 2024 By Stanford Parkinson's Community Help

Margaret Ferris, MD
Margaret Ferris, MD

The speaker at the next virtual Stanford Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) support group meeting is Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD. On Tuesday, October 8 from 7-8:30pm PT Dr. Ferris will discuss cognitive changes and how to navigate the work/health balance.

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