Multiple Sclerosis Hawaii – 2019 Expo - Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Information, and resources

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Registration: FREE ADMISSION – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Venue: Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana, Honolulu, HI

Outline of Planned Activities

i) Event Co-chairs: Darin T. Okuda, M.D. & Leo Maher, M.D.

ii) Panel discussions

· invited speakers will discuss multiple sclerosis: past, present, and future

o Audience questions will follow

iii) Vendor Booths

· Sponsors and vendors will showcase products and treatments and

will be available for discussion

iv) Stress-Free Zone

Throughout the day, visit our stress-free zone to enjoy chair massages,

guided medication, and relaxation techniques:

· Diet

· Exercise

· Alternative therapies

v) Presentation Stations

Visit the presentation stages for a variety of presentations and demonstrations

throughout the day.

· Plant Process – transitioning to a plant-based diet

· Cooking Healthy – cooking demonstration featuring plant-based meals

· Mind Games – learn how your body is affected by your mind and your environment

· Let’s Get Physical – learn movement strategies that can help strength and stamina

· There’s an App for That – explore the mobile applications dedicated to the

MS patient, families, and caregivers

· Un-Social – get connected with your support groups from the privacy of your living room

vi) Wrap-Up

· Darin T. Okuda, M.D.

· Raffles – prize drawings

Scheduled breaks and lunch; snack and sponsor exhibits in between scheduled events.

EVENT PRESENTED BY:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,

Department of Neurology & Neurotherapeutics

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