Bilirakis To Host a Neurology Roundtable

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today announced he will be hosting a Neurology Roundtable.

"Nearly 1 million people in the United States live with Parkinson's disease, 5,600 people are diagnosed with ALS disease each year, and every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease. I am honored to take a leadership role in identifying barriers that doctors are facing in treating chronic and rare diseases and creating solutions for patients and their families," Bilirakis said.

"This Neurology Roundtable will feature a discussion among providers and patients as they develop a shared understanding about how stakeholders can collaborate to support those struggling with these chronic and rare diseases and work towards finding better treatments and cures.

This event is open to the public and audience participation will be encouraged.

Who: Congressman Bilirakis, neurologists, patients, and family members will participate in the Roundtable to discuss steps needed to advance the research and development of treatments and cures for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's & ALS.

Where: Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618

When: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 1:30pm—3:00pm

RSVP to FL12.RSVP@mail.house.gov

Media RSVP: Ian Martorana, Ian@mail.house.gov