Monthly seminar series

Moving Forward Seminar Series

The monthly seminar series covers subjects like:

  • Disease diagnosis, treatment and management

  • Common concerns and caregiving options

  • Case studies, patient stories and experiences

  • New research and developments

  • Moving forward to your best life

  • Recordings of past sessions are available for viewing online

Presentations are open to all patients, family members or anyone wanting to advance their knowledge about these medical conditions. No registration is required.

Moving Forward meeting information

We offer the Moving Forward series virtually. UW Health staff will facilitate and answer questions in addition to the subject matter expert who will be presenting.

Meeting dates

Meetings will be held on the second Monday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Meeting information

To access the monthly meeting virtually, you will need the link and login information. This information is sent via email to participants. To add your name to the list, please sign up for the monthly reminder. Your email will not be shared. Sign up for Moving Forward meeting reminders

Presenter: Aaron Suminski, PhD, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Topic: Researcher Aaron Suminiski, PhD, studies the neuroscience of movement and works to improve the lives of people with movement disorders. Suminski will present the latest breakthroughs in the science medical providers rely on to help patients.

Presenter: Gerald Pankratz, MD, UW Health Geriatrics

Topic: Dr. Pankratz will discuss various causes of falling and what we can do to improve safety and wellbeing.

Presenter: Lindsay Everly, MSSW

Topic: What can social workers do for patients and their care partners? Learn how social work can help improve lives and prepare us for the future.

Presenter: Art Walaszek, MD, Department of Psychology, UW Health

Topic: Psychiatrist Dr. Walaszek will discuss mood changes that can occur in Parkinson's disease, as well as options for treatment.

Presenter

Melissa Mattioda, PT
UW Health Physical Therapy

Topic

Details to be annoucned

Presenter: Bethany Prevost, M.S., CCC-SLP, Waisman Center, Communication Aids and Systems Clinic (CASC)

Topic: When speech alone isn’t enough for functional communication, where can we go from there? A speech language pathologist discusses how technology can help Parkinson’s patients communicate, and how we can adapt it for easier access.

Presenter

Corinna Burger, PhD
Department of Neurology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Topic

Details to be announced.


In preparation for the Moving Forward sessions, learn how to use Webex with our Tips for using Webex (pdf)

Step 1: At the meeting date and time, click on the "Join Meeting" link you received in the meeting reminder email.

Step 2: In the new screen that appears, you may be prompted to enter the following information. This information is also contained in the reminder email

  • The meeting password

  • The meeting number

  • Enter CAPTCHA to make sure you’re not a robot

  • Enter your name (so the meeting organizers know who you are)

Step 3: A button will pop up asking you to figure out your audio source.

  • Use Internet for audio: this is the easiest option, where you can use your cell phone or computer/laptop’s audio

  • Call me: this is where you can type in a phone number for Webex to call you

  • Call in: you can manually call in from a land line or your cell phone

  • Your phone/microphone will automatically be muted on your arrival. Please keep your phone muted to lessen background noise.

The meeting organizers will go through the Webex buttons with you at the beginning of the meeting to help you learn how it works.



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