Groundbreaking legislation for Illinois families living with #epilepsy has passed the IL General Assembly & awaits the Governor's signature! Once signed, it will expand access to FDA-cleared seizure detection devices through both IL Medicaid & private insurance coverage (1 of 3)
Groundbreaking legislation for Illinois families living with #epilepsy has passed the IL General Assembly & awaits the Governor's signature! Once signed, it will expand access to FDA-cleared seizure detection devices through both IL Medicaid & private insurance coverage (1 of 3)
We're incredibly grateful to the advocacy partners, families, clinicians, and community members who helped make this possible. In addition, we celebrate the chief sponsors of this legislation: Senator @SenatorMorrison and @RepBobMorgan, for their tireless efforts. (2 of 3)
Thank you WHS for surprising me with a graduation ceremony!
To everyone who helped me get through senior year at home THANK YOU!
To anyone who is dealing with health stuff, don’t ever give up….
YOU CAN DO IT!
#epilepsyawarness
#ICYMI: An international team of scientists has identified critical #RiskFactors that could help predict sudden unexpected death in #Epilepsy (#SUDEP), according to a study published in @TheLancet.
The findings offer new hope for early intervention and improved monitoring strategies, says study co-author and @NorthwesternMed Neurologist Stephan Schuele, MD, MPH. @NUFeinbergMed
Learn the risk factors: https://t.co/lDNTkmDFcQ
I was honored last week to present joint sponsor testimony on House Bill 758, the Brenna Brossard SUDEP Awareness Act.
Grateful to stand alongside Louis Brossard, @RepBrideSweeney, and the many advocates and organizations working to raise awareness.
This #PurpleDay, let's honor Cassidy Megan's vision and spread epilepsy awareness! Since 2008, her initiative has grown into a global movement to empower and unite. 💜 Visit CNF's Epilepsy Education Hub for resources and support!
Learn More: https://t.co/vugrzRqADF
It’s Purple Day! 💜🎉 Let’s see your purple pride! Snap a selfie, take a photo with our printable sign, and share it on social media to help raise epilepsy awareness. Grab your sign at https://t.co/ls7ojZ0f4K #PurpleDay#EpilepsyAwareness
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Seizures do not only happen at home. In public settings, a person having a seizure may not be able to communicate. Medical IDs and digital Seizure Action Plans help others respond correctly.
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