Care and Connection That Matter

MDA Engage Community Education Seminar: Minnesota

Friday, October 19th, 2018
Registration: 8:00am - 9:00am
Event: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Event Chair: Joline Dalton, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center at the University of Minnesota

Event Location:
Hyatt Regency Bloomington Minneapolis 
3200 E 81st Street, Bloomington, MN 55425 

There is no cost to attend the event, however, registration is required.  
Register by October 17th at https://www.etouches.com/minnesota2018

Keynote Address:

• Genetic Testing
  • Joline Dalton, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center at the University of Minnesota

Covered Topics Include:

• Making Financial Decisions
  • Steve P. Astrup, Attorney, Vogel Law Firm
• Research Review
  • Teerin Liewluck, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine and Muscle Laboratory, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
• Psychosocial and Psychological Considerations of Neuromuscular Conditions: Let’s Begin Talking
  • Kendra Bjoraker, Ph.D., L.P., Pediatric Neuropsychologist with expertise in rare genetic diseases, Neuropsychology Consultants, PLLC
• Fostering Independence and Achieving Wellness
  • Erin Ballou, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Educator at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
  • Kaitlin Lewis, BA, CTRS – Level II at Gillette Lifetime Specialty Healthcare
• Considerations for the Families & Caregivers
  • Jenny West, Caregiving and Aging Community Educator at FamilyMeans, Powerful Tools for Caregivers Facilitator and Master Trainer
• Best Practices in Clinical Care
  • Peter Karachunski, MD, Neurologist at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center at the University of Minnesota, MDA Care Center at the University of Minnesota
  • George Manousakis, MD, Neurologist at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center at the University of Minnesota, MDA Care Center at the University of Minnesota
  • David Walk, MD, Neurologist at the University of Minnesota Department of Neurology, MDA Care Center at the University of Minnesota

For questions reach out to: mdaengage@mdausa.org | 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (1-833-275-6321)

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