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Current Events
Epilepsy Walk Orange County - April 28, 2012
TO STOP SEIZURES is why we walked! Thanks to all who participated in our 3rd annual Epilepsy Walk OC. Together we raised awareness and fortified our community of support to help children, teens and adults with epilepsy. Check out our sponsors!
There's still time to donate and ensure that we reach our $80K goal. Just click on the link or mail your donation to Epilepsy Support Network of OC, 9114 Adams Ave, #288, HB, CA 92646.
Link to our fundraising site.
www.epilepsywalkoc.kintera.org
Our New Advisory Board member
Thank You Dr. Richard Kim, MD, MS
Medical Director, Hoag Epilepsy Center
Richard B. Kim, M.D., M.S., is an epilepsy surgeon and co-founder of “Brain and Spine Surgeons of Orange County.” Dr. Kim is also the Medical Director of The Epilepsy Center at Hoag Hospital and serves as co-director of Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Epilepsy Center. Dr. Kim earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and master’s degree in neurophysiology from the University of California, Riverside, and his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship and a neurosurgery residency at New York University Medical Center. He did a fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the Yale University of Medicine.
Welcome to the Epilepsy Support Network
Epilepsy affects 32,000 people in Orange County. For 11,000 of these individuals medical treatment has been ineffective and they continue to have seizures. Because epilepsy is a complex neurological condition, many times people need help sorting through medical, educational, social and emotional aspects of the condition. Most of what the general public knows is based on harmful oversimplification, myths and outdated information, further perpetuating the problem.
The Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County is improving the outlook for people diagnosed with epilepsy. We are accomplishing this by providing the highest quality epilepsy specific educational programs as well as support group services. ESN's energetic and experienced staff members have succeeded in accomplishing our goal of seizure free lives for many of our members. We look forward to being your partner as you pursue seizure control. Contact us immediately and let us help you on your journey to a much improved quality of life!
Mission Statement: The ESNOC is committed to building a community of support to improve the lives of those affected by epilepsy through education, programs and advocacy.
Core Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity,
Excellence and Community Benefit.
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We conitinue to offer our services free of charge to those who can benefit.
In the News
April 18, 2012
The CHOC Children’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program recently achieved recognition by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 epilepsy center.
March 30, 2012
The IOM's Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies held a public briefing to discuss its new report on the public health dimensions of the epilepsies.
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Savings on ONFI (clobazam) Tablets CIV
OC Housing Authority Waiting List is Open!
"The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) will open its Waiting List to accept pre-applications for housing assistance from February 15, 2012 until February 29, 2012.
January 11, 2012
Special needs calculators from Merrill Lynch and others can help families start planning for complex financial situations.
October 28, 2011
Duke to Lead $25M Epilepsy Research Project
Duke University has won a $25 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke to lead a multi-partner genomics study aimed at finding the genetic basis of epilepsy, the school said today.
October 20, 2011
Anti-Seizure Bill's Passage Brings Relief, Uncertainty
SB 161 will allow teachers and other non-medical personnel to administer an anti-convulsion, rectal medication to students beginning Jan. 1.
October 15, 2011
Each seizure has the potential to end a life or have serious brain damage, said Susan Axelrod who founded Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy in 1998, a charity inspired by her daughter's lifelong battle with the disease.
October 11, 2011
Governor Jerry Brown announced today that he has signed crucial legislation to help protect students from bullying and harassment. The California State PTA sponsored the bill, AB 1156, by Assembly Member Mike Eng.
October 10, 2011
Mom prepares for special needs son’s hospital stay, offers tips for parents. By Jo Ashlin
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How to Reach Us:
9114 Adams Avenue, #288
Huntington Beach, California 92646
(714) 916-0456 phone/fax
info@EpilepsySupportNet.org