Maine Parkinson’s Awareness Conference

Saturday, April 28, 2018
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn
5 Park St., Freeport, ME
Maine Medical Center Neuroscience Institute and MaineHealth are pleased to host the 2018 Parkinson’s Awareness Conference. This annual conference is focused on providing patients, families and caregivers resources, information and support. The event is free and will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Online registration is accepted at MMC.CourseStorm.com or you can call Debbie at 662-1509 or olived@mmc.org.

Encourage friends and family impacted by Parkinson’s to join us on April 28 to learn about the latest medical research and developments from physicians, receive support and resources, and network and connect with others affected by Parkinson’s. Register today!

New Developments and Treatments in Parkinson’s Disease- What is the Evidence?
Agenda
7:30 am – 8:15 am
Registration
Coffee and light refreshments

8:15 am – 8:30 am
Welcome

8:30 am – 10:00 am
Ketogenic diet in Parkinson’s disease 
Dr. Sarah Dodwell, MMC/MMP Neurologist

Yoga Laughter
Denise Macaronas, Certified Laughter Specialist

Focused ultrasound for Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Anand Rughani, MMC/MMP Neurosurgeon

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break/ Coffee Refill/ Networking 

10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cannabis and Parkinson’s disease 
Dr. Roople Unia, EMMC Neurology Specialist

Rock Steady Boxing 
Coastal Rehab

Introduction to Mindfulness 
Mary Bitterauf, MaineHealth Program Manager

Vitamins and supplements in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Michael Kleinman, MMC/MMP Neurologist

Pipeline drugs for Parkinson’s disease 
Dr. William Stamey, Mid Coast Medical Group, Neurologist

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Bill Stamey, M.D.

A neurologist trained in movement disorders, Dr. Stamey has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose. His artistic rendering is by Emily Stamey. Maine PD News receives no outside funding. www.mainepdnews.org