Two speakers will talk about their own topics for this event. Hari P. Cheedella will discuss regenerative medicine. Followed by Melanie Andreen, who will introduce The Acupuncture Clinic. Each speaker will get time for questions after their speeches. Topics for Regenerative Medicine: Regenerative medicine background; How QC Kinetix helped many with Regenerative medicine for both Orthopedic conditions and Arthritis conditions; Latest trends in Regenerative Medicine for Neurodegenerative Disease; Role of Nutrition for Parkinson’s disease. See Hari P. Cheedella's biography below: Biography (click here) Topics for Acupuncture: What is acupuncture?; Benefits of acupuncture for patients with Parkinson; What can I expect…

The presentation will explain the services offered through the various programs at Central Midlands AAA and better understand who we are and what we do. The Presentation will cover: Assessment; Consumer Choice; Family Caregiver Support; Information and Referral Program; SHIP (Medicare); Legal Services; Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Attached below is Governor McMaster's proclamation: Official Governor Proclamation - (PDF)

  Rescheduled from January, 2026 Would you like to help further research into Parkinson’s Disease and potentially help find new treatments – or possibly – eventually - a cure? We understand that this might be a difficult topic for some people. Some of us might be squeamish about thinking of donating our brains for scientific research. Please come to this meeting and get your questions answered so that you understand how important this research is – and the decision-making process, as well as what happens if you decide to help in this important research. The presentation will also cover some…

2026 Patient/Care Partner Symposium Presented by Medtronic - Registration is Open! The Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group is excited to announce that our 2026 FREE Patient/Care Partner Symposium is open for registration! Thank you to Medtronic as our Platinum Presenting Sponsor – without our sponsors, we could not provide this symposium free to attendees. Additional sponsors will be listed on our website shortly. Come ask your questions about Parkinson’s Disease - we will have 7 speakers on the panel – bios and photos can be found below. Dr. John Morgan, movement disorders specialist neurologist, Augusta University Dr. Nathan Rowland, neurosurgeon, MUSC…

Parkinson’s Disease as a “presumptive condition” for veterans, and why. Presumptive conditions are exempt from the standard proof requirements for service connection. Support for veterans through community groups. Our first and main speaker is Joy Kinney, MSR CCC-SLP. Joy Kinney is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders, including communication, swallowing, and cognitive symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s, and the after-effects of COVID-19. She treats adult patients and has worked in and directed therapy programs in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, as well as in the settings of home health, the acute care…

Did you know there are at least five types of depression? Come to this meeting to find out how to recognize depression in your spouse, learn about new treatment approaches, learn what you can do at home, and how to be supportive in healthy ways. Phil Steude M.D., with over 40 years as a board certified psychiatrist, will speak briefly on the subjects and then interact with you about specific concerns or questions you may have concerning depression in yourself or your loved one. Doctor Steude has practiced in the Columbia area, being well-versed in traditional psychiatry, medication management, and…

Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group – Meeting June 21, 2026 Our support group historically does not meet in June, as the 3rd Sunday is Father’s Day. However, this year, our president, Karen Basso, has offered to be at our usual meeting location (Lexington Medical Park I Auditorium, 2728 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169) at 3 PM for anyone who might like to come and just talk with one another. This will not be structured, like our Open Forum meetings, it will simply be an opportunity for anyone who wishes to get together and talk about anything related to Parkinson’s Disease.…

MEDTRONIC - LEADING THE WAY IN DBS  For the one million people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the United States, Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, proudly announces FDA approval of BrainSense™ Adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) and BrainSense™ Electrode Identifier (EI).  Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been transforming the lives of people with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders for more than 30 years. DBS is similar to a cardiac pacemaker, but for the brain. It uses a surgically implanted neurostimulator via a minimally invasive procedure to transmit electrical signals to specific parts of the brain affected by debilitating neurological disorders. Now Medtronic has enhanced its Percept™…

Updates in Movement Disorders/Parkinson’s Disease Research at MUSC Our main speaker will be Dr. Christine Cooper. Dr. Cooper is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Movement Disorders specialist at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). At MUSC, she is the director of the department’s Clinical Trials Unit, which focuses on bringing the latest, cutting-edge industry-sponsored research to South Carolina patients. Her own investigator-initiated research focuses on using neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation devices to better understand and investigate Movement Disorders.  Dr. Cooper received her medical degree from the University of Florida with honors in Clinical Research. She went on…