MS and Neuroimmunology Patient & Family Education Day - Overcoming Challenges

Fri Mar 27 2026 at 09:30 am to 02:00 pm UTC-04:00

Bridgewater Place | Knoxville

UT Medical
Publisher/HostUT Medical
MS and Neuroimmunology  Patient & Family Education Day - Overcoming Challenges
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UT Medical's Brain & Spine Institute invites you to this free Multiple Sclerosis Patient Educational Event.
Friday, March 27
9:30 AM – 2 PM
Bridgewater Place
205 Bridgewater Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
This program is open to patients, family members, care providers or anyone interested in learning more about MS. This program is free, but registration is required.
https://www.utmedical.org/events/ms-and-neuroimmunology-patient-family-education-day-overcoming-challenges
Please plan to join us for this informative and fun educational event to learn how to live well with Multiple Sclerosis.
AGENDA:
9:30 am Registration
Coffee and light refreshments provided
Vendor and Community Resource Exhibits
9:50 am
Patient Testimonies Video
10:00 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ghaida Zaid, MD
University Neurology, MS and Neuroimmunology Specialist
Finding Purpose: A Patient’s Perspective
Daniel Pendley and Desiree Woodle
10:30 am
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Updates
Benjamin Hoffman, MD, Neurologist
Heritage Medical Center
11:00 am
Break
11:15 am
Overcoming Fatigue:
Latest Research in Treatment for Neuroimmunology Disorders
Abigail Wiggins, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, MSCS
11:45 am
Lunch Presentation
Updates in MS and other Neuroimmunology Disorders
Ghaida Zaid, MD
University Neurology, MS and Neuroimmunology Specialist
12:15 pm
Thriving with Freedom Tools—Exploring Mobility Resources
Joe Smith, PT, University of Tennessee Medical Center
12:45 pm
Panel Session—Addressing Social Needs and Best Practice Strategies
1:45 pm
Final Remarks—Dr. Zaid
Vendor and Community Resource Exhibits
2:00 pm
Conclusion
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Brain & Spine Institute Outreach Coordinator, Paige Huggler at [email protected].
RSVP:
https://www.utmedical.org/events/ms-and-neuroimmunology-patient-family-education-day-overcoming-challenges
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Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road,Knoxville,TN,United States

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