[Webinar] Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and its Effects on the GI Tract

Constipation is one of the most prevalent and impactful non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, yet it is often underrecognized and undertreated. Healthcare professionals are invited to join Quest Healthcare and Dr. Jonathan D. Myers, MD for an expert-led clinical webinar. The content is designed to support interdisciplinary clinical decision-making and improve patient-centered outcomes.

What You’ll Learn

Join Jonathan D. Myers, MD, as he explores and discusses clinical insights that can help improve bowel outcomes, enhance patient comfort, and support a more comprehensive approach to Parkinson’s care. During this session, he will go into detail about:

• Recognize the motor and non-motor signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including early prodromal indicators.
• Understand how Parkinson’s disease affects the gastrointestinal tract and contributes to chronic constipation.
• Identify the clinical consequences of untreated constipation and its impact on patient health, function, and quality of life.
• Learn how to assess bowel function using the Bristol Stool Chart and other clinical assessment tools.
• Review evidence-based approaches for managing constipation, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic therapies, and individualized bowel care programs.
• Explore practical strategies to help improve bowel predictability and support better outcomes for patients living with Parkinson’s disease

Enhance Patient Outcomes: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and its Effects on the GI Tract: Attend Our Webinar

Reserve your spot and join us! Register now.

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM ET

This program is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with Parkinson’s disease, including: Rehabilitation Nurses and Physicians, OT/PT, Neurology Nurses and Physicians, Case Managers, LTC, and Home Health Professionals

About the Speaker

Jonathan D. Myers, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 2005 and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in 2009. Currently serving as the Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center, he treats outpatients in the clinic and inpatients at the Gwen Neilsen Anderson Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Myers’ clinical focus includes spasticity management, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputation and limb deficiencies, and cerebral palsy. As a spinal cord injury survivor, he leverages his personal experience to connect with his patients.

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