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MS Wellness Summit, Springfield

Date:
Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Address: Lincoln Library, Springfield IL (Carnegie Room North)
Lincoln Library
326 South Seventh Street, Carnegie Room North
Springfield, IL 62701
United States

The Greater Illinois Chapter invites you to attend a special MS Wellness Summit to learn how to keep wellness at the forefront of your day. The summit will take place on Saturday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Carnegie Room North at the Lincoln Library in Springfield. 

Experts including Rob Motl, PhD, University of Illinois, Kim McClintic, MS, RD, OSF Healthcare, Erin Kennedy, MS, PT, OSF Healthcare, and Atsuko Cummins, Tai Chi Instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society will help people living with MS and their families develop more confidence in their abilities to understand and learn about wellness with MS through research, nutrition, exercise, and gentle moments.  

Click the blue box at the bottom of this page to register for free, or call 1.800.344.4867 to register by phone. See below to review detailed information to help you decide if this program is right for you.

What: MS Wellness Summit

When: Saturday, April 21 | 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.
 
Where: Lincoln Library, 326 South Seventh Street, Carnegie Room North, Springfield, IL 62701
 
Directions:  See Google Maps to create personalized travel directions.
Free parking in garage beneath library (access via alley.)
 
Cost: Free | Light lunch will be provided.

Agenda:

10:30 a.m Program Check-in
11:00 a.m Exercise & Research, with Rob Motl, PhD, University of Illinois
Noon Lunch Break
12:45 p.m. Focus on Food: What’s on Your Plate, with Kim McClintic, MS, RD, OSF Healthcare
1:45 p.m. Overall Wellness Living, with MS, Erin Kennedy, MS, PT, OSF Healthcare
2:45 p.m. Tai Chi Benefits for MS, with Atsuko Cummins, Tai Chi Instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society USA
3:30 p.m. Program Ends

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