
MOVING FORWARD: PARKINSON PATIENT CONFERENCE 2024
SPEAKERS
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Get to know each individual better – click their photo for their bio.
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AGENDA
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Lobby/Main Ballroom
Doors Open & Registration Begins
Please check in to collect your packet of materials and name badge. We encourage you to visit our exhibitors located in the Main Ballroom.
9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Main Ballroom
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​Welcome & Opening Remarks
Bibby Bailey of The Parkinson Association of Alabama
Executive Director | CEO
Ken Cater of The Parkinson Association of Alabama
Emeritus Director
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Care Navigation Update
Ellen Hicks of The Parkinson Association of Alabama
Care Navigator
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Motivational Speaker
Tony Steadman of The United States Air Force
Colonel, Retired
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Main Ballroom
Michael J. Fox Advocacy Update
Amy Becker of The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Director of Advocacy
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Lobby/Main Ballroom
Morning Break & Time W/ Exhibitors
- Transition to Breakouts
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bronze/Silver Ballroom
*You may transition between tracks to select the most suitable session
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Breakout Session 1A | Supplements for Parkinson's
Dr. Micheal Vaughn of MedHelp
Founder | Medical Director
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Breakout Session 1B | Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Alex Evancho, PT, DPT of Alabama BRAIN Lab
Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at UAB
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Main Ballroom
The Science Behind Physical Therapy & Parkinson's Disease
Chris Brandt, PT, DPT of EW Motion Therapy
Director of Marketing
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lobby/Main Ballroom
Lunch & Time W/ Exhibitors
Lunch will be available at the lobby entrance to be taken back to the main ballroom.
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Main Ballroom
Get Stronger, Live Longer
Jesse Douglas of EW Motion Therapy
Director of EW FIT | Motion Specialist | Certified Fitness Specialist
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Bronze/Silver Ballroom
*You may transition between tracks to select the most suitable session
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Breakout Session 2A | Dermatology
Dr. Katherine Hunt, MD of Inverness Dermatology & Laser
Board-Certified Dermatologist
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Breakout Session 2B | Comparison Fatigue: The Cost of Caring
Kim Bailey, MEd of Kim Bailey Counseling, LLC.
ALC
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Main Ballroom
Udall Center Update
Dr. David Standaert, MD of The UAB Department of Neurology
Chairman
3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Main Ballroom
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Clarence Pouncey of The Parkinson Association of Alabama
President
*Room assignments may change based on registrations. Check your tote bag's onsite guide at the registration desk for updates.
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