Location
800 W Railroad St.
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States
About This Event
Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Minnesota Chapter for a day of learning and connection at the 2026 APDA Duluth Parkinson’s Disease Conference in Downtown Duluth, Minnesota. This event will bring together leading experts to share their knowledge and provide valuable insights for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as their families and care partners.
Date: Friday, July 31st, 2026
Location: Pier B Resort Hotel, 800 W Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lunch will be provided by APDA – Minnesota Chapter
Featured Topics and Speakers:
- Dr. Jacob Hvidston, MD – Parkinson’s Disease Overview
- Dr. Jerrold Vitek, MD, PhD – Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Focused Ultrasound (FUS)
- Joel Hintsala, DPT – Staying Active Through Every Stage: Evidence-Based Movement Strategies for Parkinson’s Disease
- Jessica Ochis, OTR/L, CHT – Living Well with Parkinson’s: Daily Function, Energy, and Whole-Person Wellness
(Including practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies) - Karen Hartung, CCC-SLP – Staying Connected and Safe: Communication, Cognition, and Swallowing in Parkinson’s Disease
Registration is required as space is limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Hotel accommodations:
On-site check-in begins at 9:30 am and the program starts at 10:00 AM.
Individual guests can call the Pier B Resort Hotel front desk at (218)-481-8888 and book in the Parkinson's Disease Conference room block or online at www.pierbresort.com with GROUP code PARK3126
Group rate of $309 for Two Queen Classic view Rooms or $349 for King Harborview Rooms, plus tax and resort fees.
*Two-night minimum required (Friday & Saturday)
About This Event
Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Minnesota Chapter for a day of learning and connection at the 2026 APDA Duluth Parkinson’s Disease Conference in Downtown Duluth, Minnesota. This event will bring together leading experts to share their knowledge and provide valuable insights for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as their families and care partners.
Date: Friday, July 31st, 2026
Location: Pier B Resort Hotel, 800 W Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lunch will be provided by APDA – Minnesota Chapter
Featured Topics and Speakers:
- Dr. Jacob Hvidston, MD – Parkinson’s Disease Overview
- Dr. Jerrold Vitek, MD, PhD – Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Focused Ultrasound (FUS)
- Joel Hintsala, DPT – Staying Active Through Every Stage: Evidence-Based Movement Strategies for Parkinson’s Disease
- Jessica Ochis, OTR/L, CHT – Living Well with Parkinson’s: Daily Function, Energy, and Whole-Person Wellness
(Including practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies) - Karen Hartung, CCC-SLP – Staying Connected and Safe: Communication, Cognition, and Swallowing in Parkinson’s Disease
Registration is required as space is limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Hotel accommodations:
On-site check-in begins at 9:30 am and the program starts at 10:00 AM.
Individual guests can call the Pier B Resort Hotel front desk at (218)-481-8888 and book in the Parkinson's Disease Conference room block or online at www.pierbresort.com with GROUP code PARK3126
Group rate of $309 for Two Queen Classic view Rooms or $349 for King Harborview Rooms, plus tax and resort fees.
*Two-night minimum required (Friday & Saturday)
Getting There
Pier B Resort Hotel
800 W Railroad St.
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States
Location
800 W Railroad St.
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States