Webinar: #KnowYourEpilepsy

Webinar on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET

Join us for an educational webinar, #KnowYourEpilepsy, on February 26, 2020. Understanding your diagnosis of epilepsy is critical to having good communication with your medical team. This will help you work towards your goal of seizure freedom. Building your epilepsy knowledge will ensure you are able to participate in making decisions about the way your seizures are treated. It will also help you to lower risks that can be associated with poorly controlled seizures. It is important to feel empowered and active in managing your epilepsy, so you can achieve the best possible health and quality of life.

Webinar

#KnowYourEpilepsy

• Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
• Time: 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will help you

• Understand seizures and the diagnosis of epilepsy
• Explain to others what types of seizures you experience
• Manage your medications to decrease risks from seizures
• Implement changes to avoid triggers for your seizures
• Educate people about the best way to respond if you have a seizure
• Know when to request referral to an epilepsy specialist at an epilepsy center

Speakers

 

Elaine Kiriakopoulos MD, MSc
Director, National Health Communications and Engagement
Epilepsy Foundation
Editorial Board, epilepsy.com
Epilepsy Foundation New England, Professional Advisory Board

 

Alison Kukla MPH
Program Manager, National Programs and Services
Epilepsy Foundation
Leadership Team, Epilepsy Learning Healthcare System
Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia, Professional Advisory Board

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