Parkinson’s disease


November 1, 2024

Schmieding Center Employee Finds Purpose Working at “Best-Kept Secret in Northwest Arkansas”

David Wise

Photo of Monique Parks

Monique Parks feels blessed to go to work each day and help people who are facing the same challenges she once struggled with. An administrative coordinator at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale, Parks works daily with older adults and their caregivers to help…


May 14, 2018

Parkinson’s Patient Active and Proactive About His Condition Treatment

Katrina Dupins

John Lee singing and playing the ukulele.

May 14, 2018 | John Lee, of Little Rock, first noticed the small twitch in his fingers about seven years ago. He was in his 50s and Parkinson’s disease was at the top of his mind when he asked his primary care physician about it. “My brother and my cousin both have it,” Lee said….


April 24, 2018

Patients, Caregivers, Doctors Unite at Parkinson’s Forum

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Doctor at podium

April 24, 2018 | Nearly 200 people came together at UAMS for the fourth annual Parkinson’s Forum to give the disease a one-two punch. One: Arm yourself with the latest information about the treatment of Parkinson’s. Two: Surround yourself with a community of fellow patients, caregivers and supporters. Knockout! This year, the punching was more…


April 11, 2018

Public Invited to UAMS Parkinson’s Forum With Updates on Treatment, Research

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April 11, 2018 | The public is invited to the Parkinson’s Forum, which is presented by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and features experts in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s, information on research and clinical trials and discussions for patients and caregivers about living with the disease. The free event will be…


March 21, 2016

UAMS to Hold Free Parkinson’s Forum

Yavonda Chase

Read about the 2017 Parkinson’s Symposium on Sunday, April 2   LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is holding the second annual Parkinson’s Forum on April 10, 2016, featuring experts in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s plus syndromes. The free event will be held 1 p.m….


April 3, 2015

UAMS to Host Forum on Parkinson’s disease

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting a forum for all members of the public, including those living with Parkinson’s disease, their family members, doctors, nurses, other health care professionals and those interested in knowing more about the disease. The event will feature experts discussing the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.