Emergency Preparedness Event
from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.. free lunch included

7TH ANNUAL UC IRVINE EPILEPSY SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, January 21, 2012, 7:30am-3pm
Hyatt Regency
1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, California

Reservations Required
$25/per person
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“Addressing Epilepsy Through the Life Cycle 2012” symposium is presented by the esteemed faculty of the UC Irvine Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. This year’s internationally known guest faculty speakers are Dr. Gregory Cascino of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and Dr. Gregory Holmes of Dartmouth Medical School.
This full-day symposium is designed for neurologists, neurology healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers who are dedicated to improving healthcare for people with epilepsy. Focus will be on recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment, providing insight and strategy to enhance the quality of life and cognitive function for people with epilepsy.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians, nurses, allied healthcare providers, individuals with epilepsy, and family members who want to expand and update their knowledge of current research, clinical diagnosis, management and emerging treatments, as well as cognition and quality-of-life issues related to complicated epilepsy.

Dr. Tracy Salazar will be reporting on her trip to Baltimore, MD where she will have attended the American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual conference.

A report from AES 2011 – Epilepsy can be caused by many things including trauma, lack of oxygen, tumors, brain malformations, stroke, infections, nerve degeneration, and genetic defects, but in 70% of patients the cause is still unknown. There is a huge push to change this fact and identify the cause of every person's epilepsy. But we won't stop there. Once we've identified the cause, how are we going to prevent or fix it? This presentation will present highlights from AES 2011 on the progress we are making in finding the causes and cures for epilepsy.

Location | HOAG Hospital, Irvine
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92618
949/764-HOAG (4624)

The American Epilepsy Society is one of the oldest neurological professional organizations in this country. The Society seeks to promote interdisciplinary communications, scientific investigation and exchange of clinical information about epilepsy. Membership consists of clinicians, scientists investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other professionals interested in seizure disorders. Members represent both pediatric and adult aspects of epilepsy. The American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting features symposia, lectures, poster presentations and exhibitions. The AES Annual Meeting provides an open forum for members to communicate and disseminate current findings in the field of epilepsy.

Speaker | Dr. Tracy Salazar
Epilepsy Research Scientist
Board of Director, Epilepsy Support Network
Research Review Board, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)

Please join the staff, board of directors, volunteers and members from all the support groups, their families and friends for a joyful holiday social. The fun will begin at 6:00 pm through 9:00 pm.

LOCATION
First Presbyterian Church of Westminster
7702 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683
Bing Maps to church

If you would like to bring an appetizer or water, it will be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to this event so we can have plenty for all!

November's support group will meet at a NEW location:

Newsong Community Church
18842 Teller Ave
Irvine, California

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA
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Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
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Childcare available upon request

Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Speaker | Dr. Valeh Karimkhany, Psychiatrist
Orange County Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
Hoag Newport Beach and Irvine

Join us to give Hoag's new epilepsy psychiatrist a warm welcome. Dr. Karimkhany will lead the group through an informal discussion providing helpful information and strategies to keep us positive through the hectic holiday season. She is eager to help adolescents and adults with epilepsy as she believes any chronic condition, as serious as epilepsy, needs to have a specialist providing psychiatric support. Dr. Karimkhany has had specialized training in epilepsy and is sure to increase Epilepsy Awareness at this month's meeting.

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Dr. Karimkhany's Bio Dr. Valeh Karimkhani, D.O. is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, board certified in Addiction Medicine, and founder of Orange County Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is currently Chief of Psychiatry Consult Liaison services at Hoag Hospital in both Newport Beach and Irvine. She also serves as Medical Director at Newport Academy providing direct psychiatric care at both the Residential and Intensive Outpatient Program.

Born and raised in Denver CO, where she completed her undergraduate studies with a double major in biology and chemistry. She then moved to Texas, and attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health and Science Center, College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her four years at UNT/HSC, Dr. Karimkhani was granted a summer research scholarship and participated in cardiovascular physiology research. Her internship was completed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, located in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Karimkhani completed her psychiatry residency at University of Colorado Health and Science Center in 2007, with an emphasis in adolescent psychiatry. Since 2007, Dr. Karimkhani has been dedicated to community medicine in both emergency and outpatient settings. She has extensive experience in emergency psychiatry, dual diagnosis, trauma, substance abuse, and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Karimkhani is also a Major in the Army Reserves, and has completed two tours of duty in Iraq. She is dedicated to helping and healing our American heroes and soldiers.

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Activity | Who's Paper Plane am I?

Think of words that best describe you, then write the best eight words on your paper airplane.

How well do you think your friends know you? Send it flying and see if the person who picks up your plane can match it to you.

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Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm

Co-speaker | Dr. Mary Zupanc
Chief of Neurology, CHOC Hospital
Co-speaker | Dr. Grace Mucci
Neuropsychologist, CHOC Hospital

Topic | Epilepsy in Children
Understanding Learning and Behavioral Issues

Does your child with epilepsy have issues with attention, impulsivity and/or trouble controlling his/her emotions? Would you like to better understand these concerns and how they affect your child's learning, behavior and social relationships? Please join us for a presentation by CHOC doctors who are experts in this field. The better you understand your child's epilepsy side effects, the better you will be able to address the issues and advocate for your child's behavioral and academic needs.

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Childcare available upon request

Friday's Friends Club

Pin the Tail on the Turkey!

Also scheduled for the evening activities will be:
• Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span
• Story and Share Time, fostering listening,
language and sharing skills
• Follow the leader, promoting following directions
and leadership skills

Inorder to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Epilepsy Awareness Month Presentation

"Navigating through the continuum
of care in epilepsy"

1. Working with your physician
   Overview our new epilepsy center
2. What is a Nurse Navigator?

Date | Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 6-8pm
Presented by | Denise Fortenberry, NP, MSN
Epilepsy Nurse Navigator
Location | Hoag Hospital Epilepsy Center
One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach 92658
Hoag Conference Center, Room 2
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This will be our last meeting at Rock Harbor Church at 3080 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa.
Please sign our thank you card to the wonderful people who have so generously donated their fantastic space to our organization.

Please check for Novembers new group location.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore
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Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm

For those who missed Dare to Parents with Phyllis Larkin, PsyD, or for those who didn't get enough, we would like to provide everyone an opportunity to hear more. Please join us an hour earlier than the Parent Educational group for this discussion.

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Childcare available upon request

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Come in your Halloween costume - and if that doesn't scare your friends, bring a spooky story to share. A prize will be awarded!

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Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm
Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm

Speaker | Richard Kim, M.D., M.S.
Medical Director, Epilepsy Center, Hoag Hospital
Epilepsy Neurosurgeon Brain
and Spine Surgeons of Orange County

Topic | Epilepsy Neurosurgery and Emerging
Treatments: including the VNS, RNS and DBS and more

Join us and learn if epilepsy surgery is an option for your epilepsy type. Dr. Kim will talk about the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBI), Responsive Neurostimulator (RNS), Trigeminal Nerve Stimulator (TNS), Corpus Calosotomy, Hemispherotomy, Multiple Subpial Transections and much more. Dr. Richard Kim will discuss epilepsy surgery for many different types of epilepsy diagnosis. Epilepsy brain surgery is the only scientifically predictable cure for certain focal epilepsies. Every attendee will learn something hopeful about epilepsy surgery and have the opportunity to meet group members who have gone through the surgical process. Dr. Kim has helped many of our group members become seizure free and is one of our Epilepsy Super Heroes.

Dr. Richard B. Kim has 20 years experience in epilepsy neurosurgery and serves as the Medical Director of the Epilepsy Center at Hoag Hospital and the primary epilepsy neurosurgeon for UCI, Epilepsy Center.

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Childcare available upon request

Friday's Friends Club

Theme | Halloween Haunt
Halloween is a great time for children to make their own choice about what they want to be. This is empowering for them and we want their personailty to shine. For this month's FFC we want the children to dress up and trick a treat to the other support groups. If he or she doesn't have a costume yet, wear last years or get creative (those are the best).

Also scheduled for the evening activities will be:
1. • Make and Take, developing fine motor skills and building their attention span
2. • Story and Share Time, fostering listening,
   language and sharing skills
3. • Follow the leader, promoting following directions
   and leadership skills

Inorder to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

For Mom's of Children with Epilepsy
Time | Sunday, October 9, 4 pm
Location | Private Residence, Anaheim
Address will be provided with rsvp.

We will enjoy an exciting evening among friends. Need to destress and rejuveniate, we can do that too. Anything can happen at Fiesta Taco Night.

Contact Jill Foster so we can know you are coming.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Janna L. Moore, MPA
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Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
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Childcare available upon request

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PhD
Topic | Back to School Checkin' In
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Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm
Topic | Dare to Parent
Speaker | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Many parents are unsure how to parent/discipline their child with epilepsy. Questions arise such as "Is medication or seizures causing behavioral issues?" and "If so, Is my child be responsible for his/her behavior?"

When parenting children/teens with epilepsy the rules you'll learn at this meeting will help your child develop appropriate behavior and social skills to increase his or her independence.

• Topics will include:
  • Discipline
1. • Sibling Resentment
2. • Social Skills
3. • Self Esteem
4. • Over-protection

Please join us and learn parenting tips from our very experienced, professional, Dr. Larkin.

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Childcare available upon request

Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm
Topic | Epilepsy and California Traffic Laws
Speaker | Mr. Dean Baker, Traffic School Instructor

Mr. Baker knows traffic and epilepsy, as he himself has epilepsy. The discussion will include:

• -California Vehicle Code and Epilepsy
• -How a license becomes revoked due to a seizure
• -How a license becomes Reinstated
• -Understand the DMV hearing process

Please join us, your questions will be answered.

Mr. Dean Baker has 18 years experience as a Traffic School Instructor and is one of the most renowned traffic school instructors in California. In fact, his students often refer to him as the “Dean of Traffic Safety” because of his passion and dedication to making traffic school educational, interesting, and fun. He teaches "Comedy Traffic School" and owns his own traffic school business as well as teaches at four different companies.

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NEW! Friday's Friends Club
Childcare Providers | Temre Marsh and Jackie Wilson

Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a Safe, Accepting, Playful and Purposeful environment!

Theme | Back to School Basics
The first few weeks of school can be exciting and daunting. We want Friday Friends to enjoy being back at school so Temre and Jackie will offer crafts and role playing that gently introduce how to handle bullying and teasing, giving our kids self-empowerment.

1. Also scheduled for the evening activities will be:
2. • Story and Share Time, fostering listening,
   language and sharing skills
3. • Follow the leader, promoting following directions
   and leadership skills

Inorder to best serve the children we require your RSVP by email or call 714-916-0456 as soon as possible, to ensure proper staffing.

Join us on the second Friday of August, as we all gather together to celebrate the joy of summer! This social will take the place of our August support group meetings.

Location | TeWinkle Park
Picnic shelter near Angel's Playground
885 Junipero Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Time | 5:00-8:00 pm
Kindly make your reservation with the number of adults and children (ages included please) attending. You can email or call 714 916-0456.

Adults | Summer is a great time to be enjoy the company of our support group for adults. We invite you to spend a half hour learning about and participating in Yoga. This ancient practice, embedded in Hindu religious principles since 5,000 years has generated wonderful results in modern medicine. The practice and philosophy of yoga is gaining attention worldwide as an effective stress reducer.

Parents | Summer is a time to enjoy a family social. Encourage your children's social growth and enjoy spending time with other parents. We invite you to spend a half hour participating in Yoga. This is an ancient practice, which is embedded in Hindu religious principles since 5,000 years and has generated wonderful results in modern medicine. The practice and philosophy of yoga is gaining attention worldwide as it can help you reduce your stress.

Teens | Frisbee Golf is the game! Enjoy a fun afternoon among the usual suspects and invite someone new to the game.

Children | Friday Friends will enjoy a casual soccer game where the goal isn't necessarily to kick the ball in the net, but to enjoy each others friendship! Bubbles will make all the more fun!

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
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Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Reservations for Teen Club

Sky High Sports Tonight! Teens will go to the indoor trampoline place to bounce off the walls! Make sure you rsvp so you can jump right in. Please bring $10 and waivers will be signed at the Rock Harbor Church before departure.

Educational Support Group for Parents
Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Topic | Epilepsy and Diet
Ketogenic Deit, Low Glycemic Index Diet (LGID), and the Atkins Diet

Three Guest Speakers
1. Dr. Zupanc | Director, CHOC Epilepsy Center
2. Emily Barr, MS,CNSC | Clinical Registered Dietitian
3. Jessica Brown | Clinical Registered Dietition

Join us and learn about the latest therapeutic diets for helping to control epilepsy. We are happy to announce, for our pediatric population that CHOC is building a Ketogenic Diet program to be supervised by our very experienced pediatric epileptologist, Dr. Zupanc. If you are considering the Ketogenic Diet for your child we will feature sample meals and some taste testing of keto treats.

For our adult population we will be discussing the Atkins Diet, Modified Atkins and the Low Glycemic Index Diet (LGID) and how they can improve seizure control.

NEW! Friday's Friends Club
The week is over and it's time to have some fun on Friday night with friends. Friday's Friends Club is the new name for ESNOC's childcare because it's the place where we foster friendships in a fun, accepting and supportive environment.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
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Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents| 6-7 pm
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Childcare available upon request

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm

The "Summer" Game

Friends, Music and Food, what else does a teen need?
We will review the planning skills learned from previous and put them to task when the Teen Clubs make plans for their Summer Celebration meeting in August.

Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Reservations for Teen Club

Educational Support Group
for Adults and Parents | 7-8:30 pm

Speaker | Richard Kim, M.D., M.S.
Medical Director, Epilepsy Center, Hoag Hospital
Epilepsy Neurosurgeon Brain
and Spine Surgeons of Orange County

Topic | Epilepsy Neurosurgery and Emerging Treatments: including the VNS, RNS and DBS

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Childcare available upon request

Stopping Seizures Tour 2011 is excited to present an extraordinary Epilepsy Walk Orange County for one day only. Don't miss all the featured events: Celebration Parade, Tasty Bbq lunch, Carnival with Silent Auction and Raffles, and most of all, raising awareness for people with epilepsy!

This may be a "one day only" event but you can start now! Download a sponsor form, start a team, ask friends and family to help you, visit our website for all the ways you can support this year's goal of - Stopping Seizures!

Do you want to become involved with the event? Do you have something to contribute to make this the best it's every been? Visit our ewoc webpage.

The monies raised go toward keeping our support programs and services alive so that we may better serve our community! ESNOC is a 501(c)3, federal tax exempt organization.

Sign up now at the fundraising website, you won't want to miss the event of the year! Saturday, May 21, 2011, 8:30am - 2pm.

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
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Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents | 6-7 pm
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Childcare available upon request

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
A Scavenger Hunt! Discuss how to plan your summer activities with friends and learn the skills to make it happen.

Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Reservations for Teen Club

Educational Support Group
for Adults and Parents | 7-8:30 pm

Speaker | Dr Swartz
Update on Epilepsy Medications

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Childcare available upon request

Epilepsy 101 | 6-7 pm
Make your reservation
Childcare available upon request

Emotional Support Group for Parents | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
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Childcare available upon request

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
Spring Break Bingo- w/ Prizes!!!

Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Reservations for Teen Club

Educational Support Group for Parents | 7-8:30 pm

Topic | Social Skills for Children and Teens
Why They are So Important

For many parents of children with epilepsy medical and academic needs come first. For the child/teen with epilepsy, social relationships/friends are usually most important to them. How is your child doing in the area of making friends, maintaining friendships and interacting in a group of peers? Join us as we learn why these skills for social relationships need to be part of their IEP’s and daily interactions.

Susan Itano, MS Counselor
Social Skills Group Leader
at Speech and Language Development Center

Susan Itano is a Master’s level counselor with 25 years in the field of counseling. She leads many of the social skills groups at Speech and Language Development Center (SLDC). SLDC is a non-public school and therapy center for students, ages six months to 21 years, who have special needs in the areas of language, learning and behavior. She has been at SLDC for more than 13 years, working with children and young adults, both individually and in groups, on emotional, behavioral and social skills issues. She has much experience in serving children with epilepsy and has facilitated a social skills group specifically for children with epilepsy.

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Childcare available upon request

Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Topic | Epilepsy and Social Relationships,
Keeping them Healthy

Are you interested in improving and increasing your social connections with friends, family and others? When is the right time in a relationship to disclose your epilepsy? How do you handle transportation issues? Let’s talk about your concerns, questions and emotions in a safe, positive and supportive environment. Increasing the number of social relationships and quality of social relationships How do you have adults assess their social relationships- delicately

David Cavanaugh, MA, MFCC
Director of Counseling Services
Speech and Language Development Center

David Cavanaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working as Director of Counseling Services at Speech and Language Development Center, a non-public school and therapy center for students, ages six months to 21 years, who have special needs in the areas of language, learning and behavior. He has been at SLDC for more than 18 years, working with children and young adults, both individually and in groups, on emotional, behavioral and social skills issues.

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Childcare available upon request

Epilepsy 101 | Canceled, see Educational Support Group

Emotional Support for Parents | 6-7 pm
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
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Childcare available upon request

Teen Club | 7-8:30 pm
St. Patrick's Day Game - Topic of Teen's choice

Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Reservations for Teen Club

Educational Support Group
for Adults and Parents | 7-8:30 pm

Special "Meet an Greet" Dr. Zupanc | 6-7 pm

Topic | New Insights into Epilepsy and the Developing Brain

Speaker | Dr. Zupanc
Pediatric Epileptologist Director
Pediatric Epilepsy Center, CHOC

Food and beverages provided, please arrive at 6pm for a one-hour reception to give Dr. Zupanc a warm welcome.

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Childcare available upon request

Mom's Heart to Heart
Dialogue with Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

For Mom's of Children with Epilepsy
Time | Sunday, February 27, 4 pm
Location | The Tarvin Residence, Anaheim
Address will be provided with rsvp.

Calling all Supermoms! This is a day to lift your heart in this supportive and casual group with other Supermoms. Join us for a light dinner and an open discussion led by our caring clinical psychologist. This is a day to relax, eat, let it all hang out, and then get put back together with less tension and stress.

The evening is yours, to sit in the comfort of Wendy’s lovely home among friends, new and old, to share, learn and help each other along this epilepsy journey.

Contact Jill Foster so we can know you are coming.

Epilepsy 101, 6-7 pm
Childcare available with reservations

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6-7 pm
Childcare available with reservations

Teen Club, 7-8:30 pm
A Valentines Activity

Reservations for teen club

Educational Support Group for Parents
Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Dr. Mona Sazgar will be speaking with our groups Friday night about Women's Issues and Challenges with epilepsy.

This discussion is relevant to women with epilepsy and their family members; this includes fathers, husbands and brothers. Please join us in supporting that special female in your life as the focus of discussion covers the unique issues of women with epilepsy. Dr. Sazgar has subspecialized expertise in diagnosing and treating medically refractory epilepsy and in presurgical evaluation of patients with epilepsy.

Speaker | Dr. Mona Sazgar, MD
Neurologist and Director of the UCI Irvine Comprehensive Epilepsy Program.

Food sponsored by Cyberonics, arrive early (6:15pm) to grab a bite and socialize.

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The Chapman University Dept of Dance will be sponsoring a Benefit Dance Concert. This event is directed by our own very talented Robin Kish.

Saturday, 7:30 pm
Admission is a donation of
$15/person.

Open to the Public.

Waltmar Theater |
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866

The Waltmar Theatre is located at Moulton Hall (22 on map) on the corner of Center/Palm. We recommend you park at Lastinger Parking (P4) structure or Orange Street (P3)lot, there will be a $3 or $5 dollar permit at the self park kiosk. Get map

Advance ticket donations can be made
by check and mailed to: ESNOC
9114 Adams Ave, #288
Huntington Beach, CA 92646;

or make an online donation by visiting
www.EpilepsySupportNet.org/html/donate.html.

Contact dwada@epilepsysupportnet.org for info.

Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering in Irvine. Map and Parking information

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This year's internationally known guest faculty speaker is Professor Samuel Wiebe of the University of Calgary. The half-day CME symposium is designed for neurologists, neurology healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers who are dedicated to improving healthcare for people with epilepsy. The focus will be on recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, providing insight and strategy to enhance the quality of life for people with epilepsy.

If you have any questions, contact Laurie Gumser at 714.456.3707. The full conference brochure which includes the registration form will be available soon.

As a courtesy to UC Irvine Medical Center nursing and tech staff members, the registration fee will be offered at a 50% discount.

Epilepsy 101, 6-7 pm
Childcare available with reservations

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6-7 pm
Childcare available with reservations

Teen Club, 7-8:30 pm
Reservations for teen club

Educational Support Group for Parents
Educational Support Group for Adults | 7-8:30 pm

Dr. Tracy Salazar will be reporting on her recent trip to San Antonio, TX where she attended the American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual conference.

The American Epilepsy Society's Annual Meeting is the premiere meeting for epilepsy and other seizure disorders. The Annual Meeting is an international forum for the exchange of current findings in epilepsy research. Information is communicated and disseminated through symposia, lectures, scientific exhibitions, poster and platform presentations.
The Annual Meeting attracts attendees from all over the world and provides educational and networking opportunities for the academic and practicing neurologist, epileptologist, neurophysiologist, neuroscientist, neurosurgeon, internist, pediatrician, pharmacist, nurse, social worker and other professionals.

Speaker: Dr. Tracy Salazar
Epilepsy Research Scientist
Board of Directors, Epilepsy Support Network
Research Review Board, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)

Childcare available with reservation

Let the JOY of the holidays surround us! Please join the staff, board of directors, volunteers and members from all the support groups, their families and friends for a joyful holiday social. The fun will begin at 6:00 pm through 8:30 pm.

Please RSVP to this event so we can have plenty for all!

Some Highlights are... Santa!!!!!

• • Hand made toys for the children from the Orange County Woodworkers Association
• • Food provided by UCB Pharma and Cyberonics
• • Holiday Craft Station for Children (the children will be making presents for someone special) RSVP Children
• • Holiday Cookie Decorating for Children and Teens
• • Treasure Hunt for Teens- Prizes!!!! RSVP Teens
• • Cozy Indoor location with Holiday Music perfect for socializing with old friends
• • Holiday Door Prizes!!!

Reservations are most appreciated! Call 714.916.0456

Monday, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
(12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Eastern Time)

The Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center, one of the nation’s top hospitals and home to our nationally ranked Neurological Institute, is hosting a FREE online health chat on Outcomes of Surgical & Medical Treatment Modalities for Epilepsy.

What does success represent for patients treated for their epilepsy? What does seizure-freedom after epilepsy surgery mean?

Chat live with Lara Jehi, MD about how success is measured in patients who are treated with anti-epileptic medication and epilepsy surgery.

Thursday 6:00 -8:00 pm
Informative Presentations by Experts

• • New and Upcoming Treatments in Epilepsy
• • Epilepsy in the Adolescent Population
• • Women and Epilepsy
• • Updates in Epilepsy Surgery

  download pdf flyer

Flyers must be presented to server to redeem the 30% donation to ESNOC. Invite your family, friends, and email your entire address book! Download flyers

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm
Childcare available with reservations

Emotional Support Group for Parents,
6:00-7:00 pm
Childcare available with reservations

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Educational Support Group for Parents
7:00-8:30 pm

Speaker | Patricia Cromer, Esq
Special Education Attorney

How to plan and maintain a successful Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child. Visit Wright's Law to get some background information before bringing you questions and concerns to the meeting.

Thanks for your patience, info to come soon.
Childcare available with reservations

Educational Support Group for Adults
7:00-8:30 pm | Surviving Holiday Stress, cont'd

Workshop Part 2, Family Issues & Holiday Stress
and Stress & Anxiety in Relationships

Speaker | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Dr. Larkin is a licensed, clinical psychologist who has developed a specialty in epilepsy and the needs of epilepsy patients. Join us in the second part, of a two-part workshop specifically addressing the needs of adults with epilepsy by focusing on their most common complaints and symptoms; also, anxiety and depression. An enlightening, energetic and humorous public speaker, Dr. Larkin speaks frequently across the nation and in Orange County. Her seminars are an effective way to reduce anxiety and depression and improve your quality of life.

Make this workshop the gift you give yourself this Holiday Season.

The workshop is free to all members of the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County.

Childcare available with reservations

Dietary Therapies & More for Epilepsy
Saturday 8:30 - 4:00 pm
Conference Center at Cathedral Plaza
555 West Temple Street, LA CA 90012

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater LA in Partnership with The Charlie Foundation are having an annual regional conference in English (Nov 6, 2010) and Spanish (Nov 7, 2010) for individuals with epilepsy and their family and friends as well as medical professionals.
contact Rebekkah Halliwell (310) 670-2870 x 103

8:30 am Epilepsy Advocate
10:00 am Dietary Therapies for Epilepsy
1:30 - 4:00 pm Workshops

Meet time Sunday, 4:30 pm
Contact: Jill Foster by email

Awaiting details, but it will be Spooktacular!!! check back soon

Friday, 11:30 am
2nd Annual Burger Battle of the Badges between the Fire, Police and Marine Safety Officers of Huntington Beach. Winners will receive $10 toward their selected charity, for every burger eaten.

Eating for the ESNOC will be HB Police Department's 'Finest' Burger Team: Team Manager Trevor Jackson, Captain Arvar Elkins, Big Joe Baugh, Drew Butler, Nathan Arnold, Brett 'BG' Gillham, and Mike Wagner.

The "Big Mouth" Battle Ground location is at Twenty-Five Degrees, 412 Walnut Avenue, downtown Huntington Beach.

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Childcare will have Halloween activities
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Emotional Support Group for Parents,
6:00-7:00 pm
Facilitated by clinical psychologist
Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Childcare will have Halloween activities
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Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Educational Support Group for Adults
7:00-8:30 pm | Surviving Holiday Stress

Workshop Part 1, Pacing Yourself and Having
Realistic Expectations for the Holidays

Speaker | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD

Dr. Larkin is a licensed, clinical psychologist who has developed a specialty in epilepsy and the needs of epilepsy patients. Join us for the first part of a two-part workshop specifically addressing the needs of adults with epilepsy by focusing on their most common complaints and symptoms; also, anxiety and depression. An enlightening, energetic and humorous public speaker, Dr. Larkin speaks frequently across the nation and in Orange County. Her seminars are an effective way to reduce anxiety and depression and improve your quality of life.

Workshop Part 2 will be held at the Friday, November 12 support group meeting.

Make this workshop the gift you give yourself this Holiday Season.

The workshop is free to all members of the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County.
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Educational Support Group for Parents
7:00-8:30 pm

Special Needs Trusts and Conservatorships

Lisa Allred, Paralegal, MPA
Bohm Matsen Kegel and Aquilera Law Firm

Lisa Allred’s areas of skilled proficiency are in Estate Planning, Trusts and Estate Administration. Her commitment to her clients helps them achieve the peace of mind which comes from the knowledge that their affairs are not only in order and well thought out, but that their instructions and directives are being honored. Lisa has 15 years experience in estate planning and trusts.

Childcare will have Halloween activities
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Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Emotional Support Group for Parents,
6:00-7:00 pm

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm – Back to School

Making Changes for the New School Year

We are looking forward to a great school year for our teens and to help them realize their potential in class and on campus, we are meeting to discuss social goals for the school year. Each teen can express their expectations, anxieties, and anticipations in a supportive and friendly setting with Jennifer Leath, PhD so this year can be their best ever.

Educational Support Group for Adults
7:00-8:30 pm | Claudia Preza
Goodwill OC - Microenterprise Development

Want to Start Your own Business?

Claudia will give an orientation session for Future Business Owners (FBO), designed to cover program details and offer potential participants an opportunity to ask questions. Most importantly, they offer the individual the opportunity to determine whether becoming an entrepreneur is the right fit for them. During the orientation individuals will complete the preliminary steps for registering for the program.

Educational Support Group for Parents
7:00-8:30 pm | Janna L. Moore, MPA,

Seizure Recognition and First Aid – Why your child's school staff needs to be trained.

Our Seizure Recognition and First Aid presentation is a powerful tool educating teachers, aides and school staff on how to recognize and and apropriately respond to a student having a seizure. Many schools may not be aware we offer this program so Janna will present her SRFA during the parents support group so parents can see the importance of having your school staff trained. Everyone is welcome. Please invite your child's babysitter, neighbors, family members, grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc.. your child's safety is our foremost concern.

TeWinkle Park, Picnic shelter near Angel's Playground
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm

Kids: Here is your chance to play on "Angels Playground" and enjoy making giant bubbles at the bubble play station. Teens: You are going to be "Kicking It" with Pure Game Soccer. Skills and drills- all fun-no competition. Bring your favorite CD for Music while you play. Check out their website. Parents: Enjoy the company of other parents, network and get to know one another better. Adults: Come join the fun and festivities and stay tuned for more surprised for you, too.
Food, beverages and cake will be provided by our sponsors. Please join us for some casual fun!!!

This social will take the place of our August support group meetings.

EP Live Seminars ARCHIVE RECORDING Now Ready for Viewing: both Part I and Part II - Click Here to view online

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:00-6:00 pm

Part II: How to Beat Bad Seizures Including a discussion of chronic AED meds and Diastat; Discussing DIASTAT with your doctor; Use of DIASTAT in various settings as school, work, vacation, etc.; Summer travel, summer camp, returning to school, and having Diastat on hand for these situation; Case studies; Review of various state laws relating to which professionals can administer DIASTAT.

Part I: What Families & Caregivers Need to Know About Managing Seizures. (May 11 Program)

Meet time Sunday at 4:30 pm

Start taking care of the caretaker, you, and get a babysitter so you can join us at the Red Robin, Irvine Spectrum. We will share dinner, conversation, and then company as we stroll around and search out the most delicious dessert and/or coffee.

Contact Jill Foster so we can know you are coming.

Or send us your rsvp at

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Join us for a fun artful night exploring how to draw faces by drawing a self-portrait with graphite, pastels or markers. Denise Wada will substitute for Jennifer Leath.

Educational Support Group for Adults and Parents, 7:00-8:30 pm

Topic: Who's taking care of the caretaker?
Speaker: Dr. Phyllis Larkin, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist specializing in epilepsy

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6:00-7:00 pm

Dr. Richard Kim, Neurosurgeon, Hoag Memorial Hospital and CHOC, will be featured on American Health Journal, KOCE-OC, at 1pm. This episode will highlight Dr Kim as he speaks about epilepsy.

For those of you who missed the show, check YouTube at a later date; visit American Health Journal's Facebook page; or order a taping of the show by calling (760) 836-0733 or email ahj@thedoctorshow.com. The cost is $21.95 including shipping.

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6:00-7:00 pm

Topic: Summer Seizure Safety
Speaker: Janna Moore, MPA

Hoag Hospital 2010 Community Education Classes include the Latest Advances in Epilepsy Treatment. "Epilepsy can significantly affect a person's quality of life. Join us for a discussion on the latest advances in epilepsy treatment."

The Village at Irvine Spectrum: Monday, May 17, 6 p.m.
Presented by Neurologist Andrew Ly, M.D.

Seating is limited. Reservations required 800-514-HOAG or click here and then on "Community Education" to register. This class is free.

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Educational Support Group for Adults and Parents, 7:00-8:30 pm

Topic: Epilepsy Medications
Update on New Medications

Speaker: Dr. Barbara Swartz, MD
PhD Epileptologist, The Epilepsy Clinic of Southern California

Dr. Swartz has been an epileptologist for 20 years with extensive background in presurgical evaluation, neurocognitive testing, neuroimaging, antiepileptic drug trials, women’s and elderly issues.

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6:00-7:00 pm

Part I: What Families & Caregivers Need to Know About Managing Seizures

EP Live Seminars ARCHIVE RECORDING Now Ready for Viewing - Part I - Seizure Management Series (May 11th Program): Click Here to view online

Hoag Hospital 2010 Community Education Classes include the Latest Advances in Epilepsy Treatment. "Epilepsy can significantly affect a person's quality of life. Join us for a discussion on the latest advances in epilepsy treatment."

Hoag Conference Center: Monday, April 26, 6 p.m.
Presented by Richard Kim, M.D., M.S., medical director of Hoag Epilepsy Center

Seating is limited. Reservations required 800-514-HOAG or click here and then on "Community Education" to register. This class is free.

This year's Epilepsy Walk Orange County, "Small steps and Big Heart" has been a huge success! Thank you to all our supporters for making it a wonderful day with friends and family. Let's do it again, we can't wait until next year!

Save the date Saturday, April 2011!

Get on our email list for Walk updates. Join now!

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Educational Support Group for Adults and Parents, 7:00-8:30 pm

Topic: Epilepsy Tests:
EEG, MRI, PET...What do they Mean?

Speaker: Dr. Diane Stein, Pediatric Neurologist

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6:00-7:00 pm

Meet time Sunday, 4:30 pm

Join for an early evening at The Block, where we will have "fun, fun, fun," dining, conversing, and window shopping.

Contact: Jill Foster at wtplvr1@yahoo.com

Stein Life Child Neurology is hosting Purple Day, a Celebration for Epilepsy Awareness. Join your community for fun, food, epilepsy information and giveaways!

Friday, March 26, 3:30-7:30pm

3500 Barranca Pkwy, Ste 315
Irvine, CA 92606

RSVP: 949.743.5678

Learn more: steinlifechildneurology.com and www.purpleday.org

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Educational Support Group for Adults and Parents, 7:00-8:30 pm

Epilepsy Surgery:
Neurosurgery, VNS and Emerging Treatments

Speaker: Richard Kim, M.D., M.S.
Medical Director, Epilepsy Center, Hoag Hospital
Epilepsy Neurosurgeon
Brain and Spine Surgeons of Orange County

Dr. Richard B. Kim is an epilepsy neurosurgeon who serves as the Medical Director of the Epilepsy Center at Hoag Hospital, Co-director of Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Epilepsy Center and the primary epilepsy neurosurgeon for UCI, Epilepsy Center.

Dr. Kim Richard Kim earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from University of California, Riverside, followed by a master of science in biochemistry and neurophysiology. He then earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Kim’s postgraduate training included an internship and residency at New York University Medical Center and a fellowship in epilepsy surgery at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Kim serves as medical director Hoag Epilepsy Center, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. An active researcher, Dr. Kim has published numerous scientific articles and chapters in neurosurgical textbooks, on subjects ranging from surgery for epilepsy to complex spine surgery. He has also been an invited speaker at many professional conferences. Dr. Kim is active in many professional organizations, serving on committees with the American Epilepsy Society, the Epilepsy Foundation of America and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

With over 18 years of neurosurgery experience, we present, Dr. Richard Kim, one of our Epilepsy Heroes.

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6:00-7:00 pm

Distinguished Guest Speaker

Dr. Jong Rho

Pediatric Epileptologist
Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, Arizona

Topic | How to Get an Accurate Diagnosis

Educational Support Group for Parents
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Reservations Required

Manipulating Neuro Networks
to Treat Refactory Epilepsy

We are proud to participate at The Fifth Annual UC Irvine Epilepsy Symposium on Saturday, January 23. Registration Complimentary for patients and family members of Patient/Family • Call for more information 714.456.3707

Location:
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Science and Engineering University of California • Irvine 100 Academy Way Irvine, CA 92617

Link to the conference pdf

Epilepsy 101, 6:00-7:00 pm

Educational Support Group for Adults, 7:00-8:30 pm

Teen Club, 7:00-8:30 pm

Emotional Support Group for Parents, 6:00-7:00 pm

Educational Support Group for Parents, 7:00-8:30 pm

Seizure Recognition and First Aid

Call to schedule a presentation at no cost.
Seizure Recognition & First Aid

Building a Healthy Brain

Call to schedule a presentation at no cost.
Building a Healthy Brain