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Issue 19, June 2023

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Seizure Safety for Summer   

Summer can bring a unique set of challenges in Seizure Management.
Check out our Seizure Safety Tips for Summer. Our Seizure Preparedness for Summer Camp Checklist is ready for families sending kids off to day camp or sleepaway camp too.  

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Watch this impactful video where the Keeneys share how Gavin, 10, rescued his mom, Lori, in their home swimming pool when she had a seizure. 

Seizure Safety for Camp and Summer Activities
 
Representative Costa visits Valley Chiildren's Healthcare

Rep. Costa, Epilepsy Caucus Co-Chair, Visits Epilepsy Center 

Representative Jim Costa visited Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, CA last month. He visited the Level 4 Epilepsy Center at Valley Children’s Healthcare and spoke to health care providers who work with people with epilepsy about day-to-day challenges of living with epilepsy, the treatments provided, and the needs of the epilepsy community. Epilepsy Alliance America Board member, Caitlin Bernard-Vincent, serves as the Epilepsy Support Program Manager at Valley Children’s Healthcare. Learn more about the Epilepsy Caucus and how you can help.  

 

Scholarships Awarded  

Epilepsy Alliance America is proud to announce that we have awarded NINE Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year through the Lorna Myers Scholarship Program. You can meet our recipients here.

 

Learn more about the program at our website. If you are interested in learning about PNES, consider purchasing Dr. Myers' book.The proceeds will fund future scholars. You can also make a donation directly to the Scholarship Fund.  

 
Seizure On Demand Training
 
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Seizure Action Plan

 

Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training - Your Way 

Learn more about Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training - available in-person and virtually by our member organizations - and On Demand - 24/7 on our website.  

 

 

 

 

S.T.E.P.S Discussion Guide  
With the right S.T.E.P.S. you can have stronger conversations with your healthcare provider and work together to reach your goals. Download the S.T.E.P.S Discussion Guide. 

 

 

 

 

Seizure Action Plans

A seizure is a medical emergency. A Seizure Action Plan lets others know what to do in an emergency situation.

Learn more today.

 

 

 

 

 
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