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Parkinson's Support Group: October 2023

  • Categories: Support Group

About This Event

  • Event Type:General
  • Address
    • Wilkes-Barre Rehab Center
      150 Mundy Street
      2nd Floor Parkinson's Fitness Room
      Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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Details:

A positive, supportive, and informative environment to help people with Parkinson's to live well! This free support group is open to people with Parkinson's and their care partners. Each month features a different speaker.

Topic: Dystonia and Spasticity Management in Parkinson’s 

Meet the Speaker: Dr. David Janerich, MD, Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Janerich Pain Specialists, West Pittston

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. David Janerich's practice focuses on treating patients afflicted with pain, spasticity and cervical dystonia.

Born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Janerich received his medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. After receiving his degree, Dr. Janerich completed his transitional year internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, PA, in 2016. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he served as chief resident.

Following his residency, Dr. Janerich went on to complete a fellowship in Cervical Dystonia and Spasticity management with a focus in neurotoxins at The Center For Tone Management in Paoli, PA. Dr. Janerich completed his second fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at OSS Health in York, PA in 2020.

Following his fellowships, Dr. Janerich returned home to join his father, Dr. Albert Janerich, in practice in January 2021.

Registration
  • Price: Free
  • Registration Instructions:

    NO registration is required. In case of inclement weather, phone our Parkinson’s program hotline at (570)830-8982 to hear if the meeting will be held as scheduled.