Location: The Signature Grand - 6900 State Road 84 Davie, Florida 33317
MS Views and News Invites You To The Multiple Sclerosis Community EXPO and Symposium. -The largest and most comprehensive MS educational event of South Florida8:45am - REGISTRATION - Badges
8:55-2:00PM (open during Symposium hours)
WELCOME TO THE MS COMMUNITY WELLNESS EXPO! *An opportunity to meet and greet with friends, family & engage with 20+ community new resources, exhibitors and available services* Learn about new and existing products and resources that can help improve the health, safety and quality of life of those living with or affected by MS.
9:10-10:10am
ENJOY A HEALTHY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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2019 MS Symposium Agenda seen on other side
2019 MS Symposium Program Agenda: 10:10am - Educational symposium begins with special announcements and acknowledgements 10:20am - Back to Basics MS 101- Brian Steingo, MD will introduce you to Understanding MS Today: What is MS? Learning about MS Updates for Relapse Remitting, Secondary and Progressive MS. Plus disease progression, MS Relapse and the importance of research. 35 minute presentation
11:00am - Let’s Talk Relationships and MS -Join Rick Harris PsyD Psychologist – A discussion for Patients and Care Partners on mental health, mood related issues, emotional wellness and your relationships. Aspects of managing chronic health challenges in a busy world. 35 minute presentation
11:40am - Let’s get Physical! - Learn all about Physical Therapy and physical wellness specific to people living with Multiple Sclerosis with Gretchen Hawley, PT, DPT, MSCS. Gretchen will cover techniques and tips to improve movement, strength, coordination and balance. 35 minute presentation
** 11:50am - Complimentary lunch will be served during presentation * ________________________________________________________________________________ 12:20pm – Planning for Your Financial Future - with Craig Dorne, PA. A look at legal and financial decisions, plans and documents you may need to consider when planning for a financial future while living with a chronic disease. 35 minute presentation ______________________________________________________________________________________________
12:55pm - Integrative Medicine-What is it? Learn with Megan Weigel DNP, ARNP-c, MSCN about improving one’s quality of life through complimentary aspects of nutrition, mindfullness, sleep, movement, holistic and evidence based techniques which can help improve wellness. 35 minute presentation
1:30pm - Women and MS- This IS for the Ladies and the people who love them! Join Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, ANP, MSCN to get a very clear understanding of specific issues that may be experienced by women living with MS including family planning, pregnancy, menopause, relationships, parenting, intimacy and more. 35 minute presentation
2:07pm – ONE combined INTERACTIVE Q&A with all Presenters 30 minutes --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Register (RSVP) Online at: www.events.msvn.org EASIEST & Fastest way to register is Online If you do not have internet access, please call (888) 871-1664 - Ext 105 Program limited to The MS Patient plus (1) Guest (No children under the age of 13 unless child is an MS patient)
The 2019 Symposium is supported by:
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Program provided by MS Views and News, a 501C3 not for profit organization MS Views and News is MAKING an IMPACT on those affected by Multiple Sclerosis 07.31.19
Program to end approx at 2:40pm
