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Exercise for Parkinson's patients to be demonstrated at meeting
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Since a “strong interest” was shown at a recent meeting about forming a Parkinson’s Disease support group, St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center has scheduled a follow-up gathering, said Mark Mingenback, director of business strategy and marketing.The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 at St. Rose in the basement-level St. Dominic Room.“At the first meeting, Dr. Tom Bauer of our Great Bend Internists emphasized the importance of exercise for Parkinson’s patients,” Mingenback said. “Therefore, we will offer a demonstration on appropriate exercises at this next meeting.”Pam Perry, St. Rose Rehab Services director, is collaborating with Dr. Bauer to organize the presentation.“We encourage anyone with concerns about Parkinson’s Disease to get involved with this new group,” Mingenback said. “Part of St. Rose’s mission is to reach out into the community to offer these types of services and information.