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Educate
Seizure trainings for your school, workplace, and community at no cost.
Connect
No one should face epilepsy alone; meet people who understand what you’re going through.
Empower
Take back control with access to the information and advice you need.
Help When You Need It
No one should face epilepsy alone. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with epilepsy for years, we’re here to support you.
Upcoming Events
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May
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in the Brainerd Lakes Area- Crosby
Join Jenifer and Barb to connect with others impacted by epilepsy at their monthly meeting in Crosby and/or Brainerd. This is a safe space to share experiences and provide encouragement and support for one another. Build your network of support and learn more about epilepsy as create new connections. Please
15
May
Parent/Caregiver Connect
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa
22
May
Adult Connect Group
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.
Dive in Deeper
We offer a wide variety of programs and services for youth and adults across our service region.
Thriving with Epilepsy
Statement from the Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota on HHS and CDC Reductions in Staff
Dear community, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced cuts that have eliminated the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Epilepsy Program staff. This comes as part of a large-scale Reduction in Workforce, not only at the CDC, but also other HHS agencies like the National Institute of
Empowering Change: Kyah’s Journey with Epilepsy and the Power of Advocacy
As someone living with epilepsy, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate not only the medical side of things, but also the social and financial barriers that come with it. But I also know how powerful advocacy can be—not just for yourself, but for an entire community.
Ways You Can Help
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