Screening of PBS documentary: Can Alzheimer’s be stopped?

Members of the community are invited to attend a free educational event that will include the PBS documentary, Can AD be Stopped, followed by a presentation on new research in Alzheimer’s disease by Dr. Kim Christie, Director of Research at Okanagan Clinical Trials.

Okanagan Clinical Trials, a medical research company located in Kelowna, is hosting this free community event that will take place at the Xtreme Theatre in West Kelowna on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.

Medications that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease are needed now. Scientists and clinicians dedicated to this discovery are profiled in the PBS documentary, Can AD be stopped?

With the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease on the rise, new medications are dearly sought within both the research community and public. Join Okanagan Clinical Trials at the Xtreme to watch the documentary and then stay for a presentation on Alzheimer’s research accessible in Kelowna to learn how you can become more involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

Individuals interested in attending this free event should call Okanagan Clinical Trials to reserve their seat and complimentary popcorn.

Alternatively, individuals can visit the website okanaganclinicaltrials.com and click the event link on our home page to reserve tickets. Please note that seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Okanagan Clinical Trials can be reached by phone at 250-862-8141.