Parkinson’s in the Black Community
Thu, Sep 19
|ZOOM
Please join us for an educational presentation to increase awareness / preventative measures, and up to date information around brain health related to Parkinson’s disease. This month presenters are Jennifer Adrissi, MD MSCR & Jessica Vinegar, MPH, CHES.
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
ZOOM
About the event
Please join us for an educational presentation to increase awareness / preventative measures, and up to date information around brain health related to Parkinson’s disease. This month, Jennifer Adrissi, MD MSCR & Jessica Vinegar, MPH, CHES® will discuss:
Relevancy of Parkinson's in the African Diaspora
Defining Parkinson’s Disease
Recognize the early signs of Parkinson's disease (PD)
Know the benefits and limitations of current treatment
Understand the importance of diversity in PD research (using genetic studies as an example)