Education and Support are Just a Phone Call Away

Two common needs among people with epilepsy and their families are the need for up-to-date information on epilepsy and support from others who are coping with the condition. Often, however, lack of transportation, fear of having a seizure, and other factors make it difficult to attend support groups and other community events. In response, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan's Learn & Share Conference Calls provide an opportunity to both gain knowledge about epilepsy and related issues and share experiences to help others.

Interested individuals can participate in monthly Conference Calls (see schedule below) by calling a toll-free phone number and entering a passcode. You can register online (by clicking on "REGISTER" below) for one or more calls or call the Director of Education at 800-377-6226 option 1, ext. 302 to register. Additional details about each Conference Call can be viewed by clicking on the topic below.

Date/Time	Topic	Speaker	Registration
February 3 Noon–1:30 pm	Open Discussion	Russell Derry, MPH Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
March 3 6:00–7:30 pm	Advocating for the Student with Epilepsy	Leah Delahanty and Kim Spenrath Parents of children with epilepsy
April 7 Noon–1:30 pm	Medications for Epilepsy: Today and Tomorrow	Betsy Garofalo, MD University of Michigan Health System
May 5 Noon–1:30 pm	Managing the Psychosocial Impact of Epilepsy	Andrea Thomas, MA, LLP Henry Ford Health System
June 2 Noon–1:30 pm	Ask the Epileptologist	David Burdette, MD Henry Ford Health System
July 7 Noon–1:30 pm	Open Discussion	Russell Derry, MPH Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
August 4 Noon–1:30 pm	Managing Pediatric Epilepsy	Sucheta Joshi, MD University of Michigan Health System
September 1 6:00–7:30 pm	Managing Memory Problems	Michael Wolff, Psy.D BRAINS	REGISTER
October 6 6:00–7:30 pm	Epilepsy and Sleep	Iqbal Allarakhia, MD St. John Health System	REGISTER
November 3 6:00–7:30 pm	Epilepsy Research: Today and Tomorrow	Jeffrey Loeb, MD, PhD Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State	REGISTER
December 1 Noon–1:30 pm	Open Discussion	Russell Derry, MPH Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan	REGISTER