Participants at last year’s symposium engage in guided stretching exercises.
The Tampa JCCs & Federation, in partnership with Tel Aviv University, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Tampa General Hospital and USF Health, will host an international Parkinson’s symposium this winter at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, as well as virtually on Zoom. The event will take place on Sunday, January 11 from 12:00- 5:00 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, the program will be live streamed on Zoom. The event, titled “Navigating Parkinson’s: Every Step of the Way,” will focus on empowering people with Parkinson’s and care partners by giving them access to resources, the latest research and community connections.
This year’s symposium features renowned movement disorder physicians and researchers, including Dr. Robert Hauser, MD, MBA, Director, USF Health Byrd Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, and Professor Anat Mirelman, head of the Aufzien Family Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
“We believe this symposium will have tremendous value for all those touched by Parkinson’s disease, and we are committed to playing a vital role in bridging the gaps in care, education and support,” said Mark Gesner, the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Executive Director of the Tampa JCCs. “We’re especially excited about the opportunity to welcome Tel Aviv University as a new symposium partner and highlight the importance of international collaboration in advancing innovations and offering new hope.”
The Tampa JCCs & Federation Parkinson’s Program is a partnership with Tampa General Hospital and USF Health. The program helps people with Parkinson’s disease live their best quality of life by providing a holistic assortment of evidence-based programs that address the multidimensional aspects of Parkinson’s. From tailored exercise classes to educational talks, support groups to social events, the Parkinson’s Program provides resources, information, hope and community so that those whose lives are affected by Parkinson’s disease can feel active, connected and empowered.
Advance registration is requested. To learn more about the symposium or register visit JewishTampa.com/Parkinsons or contact [email protected] or call (813) 291- 2253. For information on symposium sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected].
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