The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Blog

In this community spotlight, educator and caregiver Aura Wharton‑Beck reflects on her journey and why she advocates for epilepsy awareness, support, and education through EFMN.

In this spotlight, caregiver, advocate, and creator of Epilepsy in Sign, Joanna shares her and Avant’s journey, using ASL and technology to build epilepsy awareness and understanding.

In this spotlight, Neurologist and Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Sima Patel shares her journey in epilepsy care, her passion for expanding access, and how her work with EFMN supports patients and families across Minnesota.

Day of Giving that Makes a Local Difference Each February, Giving Hearts Day brings communities across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota together for a meaningful day of giving. This 24-hour charitable fundraising event brings communities together to support local non-profits making a difference, encouraging donations, volunteering, and acts of kindness.

Epilepsy is more common in older adults than many people realize. Learn what seizures can look like later in life and how diagnosis and treatment can help people live safely and independently.

Vaccines play an important role in protecting individual and community health, but questions and concerns persist, especially within the epilepsy community. This Clinician’s Corner blog post breaks down the facts about vaccines and explains what current science says about vaccine safety and epilepsy.

Hosted annually at Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America, the Shining Stars Celebration invites youth living with epilepsy and their families to come together for a day of connection, celebration, and community.

Across Minnesota, families, friends, and neighbors walk united in epilepsy—to ensure no one faces epilepsy alone. Last year, when Bethany arrived at her first United in Epilepsy Walk in Fargo-Moorhead to support her daughter Lizzy, who lives with epilepsy, she wasn’t sure what to expect. But the moment she walked

Seizures Are Common in Children with TSC—And They Can Be Tough to Control

If your child has been diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), you’ve likely heard about the risk of seizures. In fact, epilepsy is one of the most common medical issues faced by children with TSC.

Even though it was our final day of Camp Oz, it wasn’t going to let us go home without throwing every last bit of fun that it had at us. Groups that had been waiting all week long to get to their favorite activities finally got the chance to ride