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Moving Forward is a free seminar series featuring experts who talk about movement disorder-related subjects.
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 in person with a virtual option. UW Health staff will be there to 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, 6:30-8 p.m.
Location
UW Health Administrative Services Building
1212 Deming Way, Room 131
Madison, WI 53717
Virtual meeting option
In addition to the in-person meeting, a virtual attendance option is also available.
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
Upcoming meeting dates and topics
September 11: Preclinical Parkinson's Research
Presenter: Marina Emborg, MD, PhD, Director of the Preclinical Parkinson's Research Program
Topic: What are researchers doing right now to find new ways to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms? Dr. Marina Emborg, head of the University of Wisconsin Preclinical Parkinson's Research Program, presents her latest research to better understand and find solutions to Parkinson's disease.
October 9: Deep Brain Stimulation - What happens after surgery?
Presenter: Margo Hubbard, PC-C, MSPAS, UW Health Movement Disorders Clinic
Topic: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical option for the treatment of several movement disorders. What happens after placement? What is the programming process and how does it work? We will discuss DBS as a treatment option, the DBS programming process and patient expectations.
Using Webex
The Moving Forward series is online. To access the series, you will need a program on your computer or phone called Webex. Visit webex.com/downloads.html to download the program.
Tips for using Webex
In preparation for the Moving Forward sessions, learn how to use Webex with our Tips for using Webex (pdf)
How to join the meeting
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.
Living with movement disorders series
In the monthly meeting email, we feature a new article about living with movement disorders.
