Neuro Challenge Launches Manatee Distinguished Speakers

Coconut Telegraph

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s (NCF) invites the Parkinson’s community and public to attend the first presentation of the Manatee County Distinguished Speaker series on Saturday, November 4, at State College of Florida featuring Dr. Jeffrey Cameron, a physiatrist at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital with a specialization in Parkinson’s. Dr. Cameron is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and as a physiatrist, treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Dr. Cameron will be speaking on the role of diet in preserving brain function and slowing the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. Also speaking will be Manatee County Chief of Paramedicine Jimmy Crutchfield on understanding how to respond to emergency situations in Your Home.  “Our Distinguished Speaker Series is an opportunity for people in the Parkinson’s community to learn more about living well with Parkinson’s,” said Robyn Faucy, executive director of Neuro Challenge. “Area professionals speak to topics of high-interest for people living with Parkinson’s; all of our programs and services are offered at no charge thanks to our donors.” Registration will begin at 9:30 and the program runs from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm. 

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's

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