Webinar to Help You #KnowYourEpilepsy

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Watch a recording of this webinar.

Originally published February 5, 2019.

Webinar on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET

Join us for an educational webinar, "#KnowYourEpilepsy," on February 27, 2019. It is important to feel empowered and active in managing your epilepsy. Understanding your diagnosis is critical to having good communication with your medical team and working towards your goal of seizure freedom. Building your epilepsy knowledge ensures you are able to participate in making decisions about the way your seizures are treated and may help you lower risks associated with seizures.

Webinar

“#KnowYourEpilepsy”

• Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
• Time: 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET

Moderated by Dr. Elaine Kiriakopoulos, director of health communications and engagement for the Epilepsy Foundation, our guest speakers will discuss why it is important to

• Understand the results of your evaluation and your diagnosis of epilepsy
• Be able to explain to others what types of seizures you have
• Educate the people around you about the best way to respond if you have a seizure
• Manage your medications and your schedule to ensure you are regular and reliable with your treatments and your medical appointments
• Implement behavior changes necessary to avoid triggers for your seizures
• Know when to request referral to an epilepsy specialist at an epilepsy center

Guest Speakers

 

Alison Pack MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
Columbia University Medical Center, New York
Professional Advisory Board, Epilepsy Foundation

 

Alison Kukla MPH
Professional Advisory Board, Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia
Leadership Team, Epilepsy Learning Healthcare System

This program is supported by NeuroPace, Inc.

Note: presenters cannot address individual medical concerns and cannot provide individual advice.