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Issue 34: July 18, 2024

Epilepsy Alliance America Six Year Annivesary photos

Milestone Moments of the Last Six Years

Today marks the Sixth Anniversary of the incorporation of Epilepsy Alliance America. While our member organizations have served the epilepsy community for decades, our collaborative is only six years old. Check out some of our Milestone Moments of the last six years. 

 
Amanda Mitchell at the EAA booth at NASN 2024

National Association of School Nurses

Amanda Mitchell, Epilepsy Alliance America Board Member, and Lisa Gallipoli, Epilepsy Alliance America COO, attended the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Nurses in Chicago at the end of June.    

 
Lorna Myers 2024 PNES Scholarship Receipient photo collage

2024 Lorna Myers PNES Scholarships Awarded

In June 2024, Epilepsy Alliance America awarded 21 scholarships for a total amount of $18,500. In the last four years, Epilepsy Alliance America has provided support to 42 students in 22 states. Learn more about this year's awards.

 

Upcoming Webinars 

Transition of Care webinar
Back to School Webinar

Register for the August 14 webinar today. 

Register for the August 22 webinar today.

Tools you can use 

EAA added a new page to its website with self care strategies for caregivers

Check out our new webpage: Practical Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers. Although it was released in May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, these tips are important all year long.   

 
Paul holding Trust poster - Seizure Action Plan Coalition

Seizure First Aid Posters, available in English and Spanish for the workplace and for schools, are available to download and print.

 

Additional versions are available at SeizureActionPlans.org. 

 
Rescue Medication Video Series

We have Video Demonstrations in English and Spanish to show the administration of the rescue medications your doctor may prescribe as part of your Seizure Action Plan.

 
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