About
This virtual webinar is part of the Essential Tools For Managing PD series that offers a toolkit for meeting the challenges of mid-stage Parkinson's. Please join us on March 23rd from 1-3pm PT to learn about when to go, where to go and what to expect when it comes to urgent and emergent care. Presented by the OHSU Parkinson Center.

 

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Agenda

1:oo pm                Welcome, Lisa Mann RN MA

1:05 pm                Presentations:

                              When & where to seek medical care - Shannon Anderson, PA-C

                              What to expect in the ER: the nurse role - Jeni Bednarek, RN BSN

                              What to expect in the ER: medications - Michael Shih, PharmD BCCCP

1:50 pm                 10-minute break

2:00 pm                Panel discussion Q&A: Shannon, Jeni, Michael

2:55 pm                 Closing remarks, Lisa Mann RN MA

Meet the Speakers

Full Name
Shannon Anderson
Job Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Company
OHSU Parkinson Center
Speaker Bio
Shannon is a physician assistant in the Parkinson Center of Oregon primarily seeing movement disorder patients. She is also a part time faculty member at the OHSU Physician Assistant school. Special interests include Neurology, Movement Disorders, PA education, and Telemedicine. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband, son and daughter.
Shannon Anderson
Jeni Bednarek
Full Name
Jeni Bednarek
Job Title
RN Coordinator and Associate Director of Education
Company
OHSU Parkinson Center
Speaker Bio
Jeni has been working with the OHSU Parkinson Center since 2021. She has a background in research and is certified as a Clinical Research Professional by the ACRP. She started her nursing career in the ER and has experience coordinating clinical trials in both neurosurgery and chronic pain as well as working as a case manager in maternal child health, public health, and chronic illness. She enjoys spending time with her young children, playing music, and crafting.
Full Name
Michael Shih
Job Title
PharmD BCCCP
Company
Oregon Health and Science University
Speaker Bio
Michael grew up in Houston, Texas and received his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Houston. He then went on to complete his residency training at the Memorial Hermann Health System where he would eventually become a critical care and emergency medicine pharmacist. Michael joined the OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon in 2022 as the clinical pharmacist. In this role, Michael helps patients navigate the complexities of medications.
Michael Shih