Epilepsy Peterborough & Area

A non-profit #Epilepsy support and education center serving all of Peterborough, Victoria and Northumberland counties. 🇨🇦

[Epilepsy Peterborough & Area @EpilepsyPTBO]

Join us March 26th at local Pizza Hut locations in your purple shirt.

#epilepsy #purpleday #purpleday2023 #pizza #pizzahut #ontario #peterborough

https://t.co/RWgJHDm9Ad

[Canadian Epilepsy Alliance @ceaofficialnews]

Why is Epilepsy Different for Women?

Register for a FREE virtual event hosted by the IBE.

https://t.co/7gmtGCl2Uu

@IBESocialMedia

[Epilepsy Society @epilepsysociety]

Epilepsy can happen to anyone. Would you know what to do if you saw someone having a tonic clonic seizure?

- Stay Calm
- Cushion the person's head
- Call for help

For more info: https://t.co/Rvwjq3lbFD

#firstaid #epilepsy

[Epilepsy Peterborough & Area @EpilepsyPTBO]

Reminder for tomorrow.

#purpleday #purpleday2023 #epilepsy #purpleforepilepsy

[CURE Epilepsy @CureEpilepsy]

"...It is hard on all fronts. It is hard for families. It is hard for #researchers. But in my lifetime, I have seen remarkable change and proof that there is #hope and change on the horizon,” says Laura Lubbers, #CUREEpilepsy CSO, on epilepsy research.
https://t.co/LzjZx2K70X

[Epilepsy Ontario @EpilepsyOntario]

A reminder on this day of #InternationalDayofPeoplewithDisability that not every #disability can be seen

#epilepsyawareness #epilepsystigma #epilepsy #epilepsyadvocate

[Epilepsy Ontario @EpilepsyOntario]

Proceeds from this online 50/50 raffle will help provide education, advocacy, information, and support services to the almost 95,000 people living with epilepsy and their families in Ontario

PLEASE SUPPORT US AND BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS TODAY!

https://t.co/DzyyVto9PB

[Peterborough Public Health @Ptbohealth]

To help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu, masks are recommended when gathering indoors. Wear a mask in tight spaces with limited ventilation, like when carpooling, in public transit, or an elevator. Learn more at https://t.co/7A4CIg6YVq

[Canadian Epilepsy Alliance @ceaofficialnews]

Do NOT miss this important presentation on VNS Devices!

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022. 1pm EST

[email protected]

[Canadian Epilepsy Alliance @ceaofficialnews]

Ivan Moody stepped up massively during a Five Finger Death Punch show when a fan started having a seizure.

Our apologies for the language.

[Canadian Epilepsy Alliance @ceaofficialnews]

Toronto Western Hospital, the Krembil Brain Institute, Neuron to Brain Laboratory & Dr. Valiante are conducting research on using music to reduce seizure frequency and want people in Canada with drug-resistant epilepsy to take part.

Visit https://t.co/Qi9xkvqpOj to learn

[Epilepsy Durham Region @Epilepsy_Durham]

A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child that's caused by a fever, often from an infection. Febrile seizures occur in young, healthy children with normal development who haven't had any other neurological symptoms. ...(cont'd)

[Peterborough Public Health @Ptbohealth]

Local COVID-19 Risk Index moves to VERY HIGH this week. Residents are reminded that mask use indoors, staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines, and staying home when sick are the best ways to protect themselves and others.

Learn more at https://t.co/lqXrW2Ljxu

[Peterborough Public Health @Ptbohealth]

1/3 Local COVID-19 Risk Index remains in HIGH this week.
Dr. Piggott shares, "We are still seeing COVID-19 transmit at a high rate in the region and anticipate levels to remain high. To protect against a COVID-19 infection, residents are encouraged to follow risk index guidance.

[Peterborough Public Health @Ptbohealth]

Local COVID-19 Risk Index moves to HIGH risk. Dr. Piggott shares, "While the risk index has decreased from Very High to High this week, wastewater surveillance levels and hospitalizations continue to increase.

[Epilepsy Toronto @epilepsytoronto]

Do you believe that #seizure first aid training for police officers should be mandatory rather than elective? We do too. Please sign this petition and share it with all who will support our cause. Let's make change happen together! #epilepsy
https://t.co/hK5t7ifqIz

[Peterborough Public Health @Ptbohealth]

1/2 COVID-19 Risk Index remains in "VERY HIGH". @twpiggott is reminding residents that mask use indoors and gathering outdoors can prevent against COVID-19 transmission. Residents are also reminded to make sure they are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

[Canadian Epilepsy Alliance @ceaofficialnews]

SUDEP is hard to talk about, but as a person with epilepsy or a caregiver, #TalkSUDEPNow can help reduce the risks and make a difference. Be SUDEP Aware in honor of #SUDEPActionDay2022 and #StartTheSUDEPConvo about epilepsy and #SUDEP with your friends and family.

[Peterborough Public Health @Ptbohealth]

1/3 COVID-19 Risk Index moves to VERY HIGH. Dr. Piggott says, “Our region is experiencing some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in the province. Ahead of the holiday weekend, we strongly encourage everyone to be mindful of our most vulnerable residents through their

[Epilepsy Toronto @epilepsytoronto]

Our Employment Services Department invites you to join us for our free, online employment workshops and presentations throughout October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM2022! Visit our website to register: https://t.co/M9rAKvMebS
#DEAM2022 #EngageTalent