Neurologist to discuss Parkinson’s at free seminar April 13 in Sun City
SUN CITY, Ariz. (March 22, 2010) – Banner Boswell Medical Center invites the community to “Living with Parkinson’s,” a free seminar on Tuesday, April 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the hospital’s Memorial Hall, 13180 N. 103rd Dr. in Sun City. Light refreshments will be served. Call (602) 230-CARE (2273) to reserve your seat.
Holly Shill, MD, neurologist and movement disorders specialist at Banner Sun Health Research Institute's Cleo Roberts Center for Clinical Research, will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors and causes of Parkinson’s disease, as well as current Parkinson’s medications and how they work.
“Parkinson's disease is a complex disorder that involves a proper diagnosis, medical management and support,” said Dr. Shill. “I am excited to share news about new medications, therapy and devices in the pipeline that will help us achieve the goal of achieving good outcomes.”
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that interferes with speech and motor function, making it difficult for those with the disease to function normally. It’s a degenerative disease, which means its symptoms, such as tremors, impaired coordination and diminished speech get worse over time. There is currently no cure for the more than 1.5 million Americans who suffer from the disease.
About Banner Boswell Medical Center
Banner Boswell Medical Center is a 430-bed, acute-care hospital located in Sun City, Arizona. Founded in 1970, Banner Boswell offers heart services, cancer care, orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s diagnostics, emergency care, and medical and surgical services. Banner Boswell is part of nonprofit Banner Health, the leading provider of health services in the Valley with 22 hospitals throughout the West. For more information about Banner Boswell, visit www.BannerHealth.com/Boswell.
About Banner Sun Health Research Institute
For 23 years, Banner Sun Health Research Institute, part of nonprofit Banner Health, has been a leader nationally and internationally in the effort to find answers to disorders of aging including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and arthritis. The institute, together with its Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium partners, has been designated by the National Institutes of Health as one of just 29 Alzheimer’s Disease Centers in the nation. The institute’s Cleo Roberts Center for Clinical Research takes laboratory discoveries to clinical trials that foster hope for new treatments. Banner Health is Arizona’s leading health care provider and second largest private employer.
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