EpilepsyUSA Mar/Apr 2007

EpilepsyUSA is the Epilepsy Foundation's official magazine serving people with epilepsy, their caregivers, and the general public dedicated to the epilepsy community. The magazine features articles on treatment, new research, profiles of people with epilepsy, and programs, services and events from around the country.

March/April 2007

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March/April 2007Table of Contents:

Message from the Chair
Tony Coelho reflects on one of the most impressive days in the history of epilepsy awareness.

NIH Conference Focuses on Finding a Cure for Epilepsy
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a component of NIH, recently sponsored a conference, Curing Epilepsy 2007: Translating Discoveries into Therapies, designed to evaluate and explore the latest research on epilepsy.

In My Own Words: Hannah Ceniseros
Hannah Ceniseros, 11, was diagnosed with epilepsy three years ago. She enjoys expressing herself through writing and drawing so she created a 17-page book called My Journey with Epilepsy that chronicles her experience with epilepsy in words and colorful, imaginative drawings. Hannah was recently a participant in the Epilepsy Foundation’s advocacy initiative Kids Speak Up! and she was also featured in the In My Own Words column in the March/April issue of EpilepsyUSA.

  • WEB EXCLUSIVE: A slideshow of My Journey with Epilepsy, by Hannah Ceniseros.

The First National Walk for Epilepsy Foundation
By Lisa Boylan.
Thousands converged on the Mall in Washington, DC, making a historic occasion for the Epilepsy Foundation. The weather was beautiful and turnout exceeded all expectations.

Spotlight on 2007 Summer Camps (Download PDF of Summer Camps)
Epilepsy Foundation affiliates are getting ready for this year’s campers.

NBC’s Hit TV Drama ‘Heroes’ Lives up to its Name
An auction of artwork featured on the show raised over $50,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation.

 

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CHAIR
Steven T. Sabatini, CPA

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Tony Coelho

SENIOR VICE CHAIR
Joyce Bender

TREASURER
Mark Nini

SECRETARY
Denise L. Pease

CHAIR, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Bruce P. Hermann, Ph.D.

CHAIR, PAB, QUALITY OF LIFE
Tess Seirzant, R.N., M.S.

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Eric R. Hargis

VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS
John Schneider

SENIOR DIRECTOR, WEB AND PRINT PUBLISHING
Kenneth Lowenberg

MANAGING EDITOR
Lisa Boylan

EpilepsyUSA reports on new developments in a wide range of fields of interest to people with epilepsy and to those who provide services to them. Articles involving medical aspects of epilepsy are not intended to be medical advice, and readers are cautioned not to make any changes in treatment based on such information without consulting a physician. Signed articles, quoted statements, and letters to the editor represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the Epilepsy Foundation. Subscription rate – $15 per year.