Harrison Ford Talks About Epilepsy and Seizures

Epilepsy News From: Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Ford's Daughter Lives With Epilepsy

We thank award-winning actor Harrison Ford for talking, again, about epilepsy. Ford spoke in honor of Dr. Orrin Devinsky at the New York University (NYU) Langone Medical's Center's annual Finding A Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES) Gala Monday evening. 

Devinsky, who treats Ford's daughter for her epilepsy, is a former member of the Epilepsy Foundation's Board of Directors, editor emeritus of epilepsy.com, and a member of the executive leadership team of the Epilepsy Foundation SUDEP Institute. He is also the director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone and the founder of FACES.

If you suspect you or a loved one is having seizures, we urge you to keep asking questions and seek the best possible care. An epilepsy specialist (called an epileptologist) or an epilepsy center can help. Epilepsy centers are located across the country. Find one at www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy-center or contact your local Epilepsy Foundation.

As part of a TalkAboutIt.org initiative, Ford previously spoke about epilepsy, it's impact on families and the need for research to find a cure during the premiere of the movie, "Morning Glory."  

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Wednesday, March 09, 2016

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