Events Search and Views Navigation
October 2021
United In Epilepsy | Twin Cities Regional Walk
Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2021, we are introducing the walk into more communities as we host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo/Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are…
Find out more »Young Adult Connect
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org.
Find out more »Teen Virtual Connect Group
This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hangout, make new friends, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information, contact Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507-287-2103. In order to ensure we can provide the…
Find out more »Latino Community Conversation
Join other members of Minnesota’s Latino Communities at the Latino Healthcare Community Conversation to talk about access to healthcare, community supports, and needed resources. This gathering is for anyone within the Latino Community, including those living with long-term medical conditions like epilepsy, stroke, heart disease, cancer, etc… as well as…
Find out more »Parent Virtual Connect Group
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, contact Lisa Peterson…
Find out more »Wellness Wednesday Webinar Series: Employment and Epilepsy
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, State and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We welcome Cindy…
Find out more »Adult Virtual 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, contact Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651-368-6209. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we…
Find out more »November 2021
Young Adult Connect
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org.
Find out more »Webinar: Talking with Your Doctor – How to Get the Most Out of Your Visit
Treatment of epilepsy is a process that requires patients, caregivers and doctors to work together as a team. This webinar will address how to effectively communicate with your doctor to make the most of the brief time you have with them during an office visit. You’ll learn what types of…
Find out more »Webinar: Accessing Healthcare in Epilepsy That’s Right for You
Choosing the appropriate level of medical care can make a major difference in the successful management of epilepsy, but many people are unaware of their options or unsure about which type of healthcare provider is best for them. In this webinar, Dr. Katherine Nickels of Mayo Clinic will explore the…
Find out more »