Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group http://www.epilepsygroup.com/ Last News en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 09:46:54 GMT <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Webinar - Memory problems in epilepsy and what to do about them - Keren Lebeau, PhD]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1085804363829770752

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - November 16 - Jersey City, NJ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30-9AM Regsitration
9-12 Program

9:00-9:45 Epilepsy Basics - Dr. Evan Fertig
9:45-10:15 Epilepsy in the schools - Dr. Alex Fertig
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00 Family Resources Network GetFit - Adeola Sonaike, MPH, CHES
11:00-11:45 Epilepsy Therapy. What's new?
11:45-12:00 Epilepsy Foundation of NJ. Question and Answer Period

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - November 9 - New York, NY]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m Registration &amp; free breakfast
9:00 a.m. to Noon Program

This epilepsy conference will be simultaneously offered in English and Spanish
Esta conferencia se ofrecera en Ingles y Espanol simultaneamente

English Program:
8:30-9AM
Registration and breakfast
9:00-9:50
Introduction to epilepsy and se...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - November 8 - Hackensack, NJ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30-9 registration
Program: 9-3PM

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Webinar - Epilepsy in older adults: there are some real differences - Neelima Thakur, MD]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5632090331125369088

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What you need to know if epilepsy has touched your life - November 2 - White Plains, NY]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration and Free Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to Noon Program

Free breakfast

New, alternative and experimental treatments in epilepsy - Olgica Laban-Grant, MD
Advances in epilepsy surgery &ndash; Arno Fried MD FACS / Mostafa ElKhashab, MD

Epilepsy in the elderly - Neelima Thakur, MD
Cognitive and Emotional Difficulties Associated with Epilepsy - Robert Trobliger, Ph.D.
Accessing Social Security ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Purple Pumpkin Project for epilepsy awareness - Hackensack, NJ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm We provide the pumpkins, paint and decorations. You provide the energy and at the end get to take your pumpkin home with you and get to tell people about epilepsy when they ask you why your pumpkin is purple.

Where: 20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 800, Hackensack, NJ

Please sign up at the front desk so we know how many pumpkins to get.

Remember to &ldquo;like&rdquo; the Purple Pumpkin...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - October 16 - Newburgh, NY]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Registration and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Program from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow 2013]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Team Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will be marching. Help us by joining or donating funds!

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - October 5 - New Brunswick, NJ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Free breakfast during registration.

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Webinar - What you need to know if you have a brain tumor and epilepsy - Jeffrey Politsky, MD]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8862145431252190464

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - September 28 - Stamford, CT]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Free breakfast during registration.

New, alternative and experimental treatments in epilepsy - Olgica Laban-Grant, MD
Epilepsy in the elderly - Neelima Thakur, MD
Resources and services - Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - September 21 - Summit, NJ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Free breakfast at registration

Registration: 8:30-8:55
8:55-9:00 opening remarks - Dr. Jeffrey Politsky
9:00-9:30 Anti-seizure drugs and alternative/natural treatments - Dr. Jeffrey Politsky
9:30-10:00 Epilepsy in Children: diagnosing, treating, and more - Dr. Adenike Opaleke
10:00 - 10:30 Epilepsy in senior citizens - Dr. Brenda Wu
10:30 - 11:00 Po...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ PNES Webinar - Psychogenic non epileptic seizures: an Introduction for patients and loved ones - Dr. Lorna Myers ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8 PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8568930969737743360

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Webinar - Treating epilepsy with diets - Dana Casendino, RD]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4725736508070471936

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Webinar - Treating Epilepsy with surgery - Matthew Evans, DO]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2620726994251363328

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Webinar - Surviving and Thriving in school with epilepsy - Robert Trobliger, PhD]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4113154599771205376

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ 2013 Step Forward to Cure TSC National Walk]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Help us support the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance through your generous donations and/or by walking

Click here to support

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Webinar - Autism and epilepsy: What’s the connection? - Eric Segal, MD]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 7-8PM

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5368375765737916160

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ NYSPA 76th Annual Convention]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Drs. Lorna Myers and Marcela Bonafina will present on Ethical neuropsychological testing procedures when working with Latino Spanish speaking patients

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - September 21 - Summit, NJ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Overlook Hospital Center
99 Beauvoir Avenue
Summit, NJ 07902
Bouras Auditorium, Overlook Hospital in Summit NJ

8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Free breakfast at registration

Registra...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ What You Need to Know if Epilepsy has Touched Your Life - May 11 - Hackensack, NJ ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Ave.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Hekemian Auditorium and Hekemian Conference Room 1 and 2

8:30 a.m. until 12:05 pm
Registration and breakfast: 8:30-9AM

Program
9:00-10:00
a- Supplements and Seizures, is ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 4th Annual Hudson Valley Stroll for Epilepsy]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Where: the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck N.Y.

When: May 19th at 12 noon.

Team Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will gather to support people living with epilepsy, their family and caregivers. The walk supports all the things the Epilepsy Foundation does, funding research and ending discrimination against people with epilepsy ... bringing awareness to seizure disorders ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 2013 National Epilepsy Walk ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: April 20, 2013

Where: Washington, DC
Team Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group welcomes you to join us when we walk in 2013 to raise much needed funds for epilepsy research and services.

Stay tuned for Travel funds through your local Epilepsy Foundation donated by our doctors at the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group.

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ American Epilepsy Society Meeting ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: November 30-December 4.
Where: San Diego, California

The American Epilepsy Society holds an annual conference on epilepsy that brings together epilepsy specialists from all over the world to present the most updated findings about epilepsy diagnosis, epilepsy treatment, genetics, devices to diagnose and promote safety in epilepsy and more. This year's conference will ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - November 10 - Middletown, NY ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut

Holiday Inn, Middletown
68 Crystal Run Road
Middletown, NY

9:00 am-Noon: Program
8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast

Knowledge is Power Event Program:
Epilepsy diagnosis and treatment options: new and ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - November 3 - Summit, NJ ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut

Overlook Hospital Center
99 Beauvoir Avenue
Summit, NJ 07902
Wallace Auditorium, Overlook Hospital in Summit NJ

8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Break...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - October 17 - Fishkill, NY ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut

Hyatt House
100 Westgate Business Center Drive
Fishkill, NY 12524

5 to 6PM registration and light dinner will be served
6-9: Educational Program

Knowledge is Power Event Program:
Epilepsy diagnosis and treatment...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Purple Pumpkin Project for epilepsy awareness - Hackensack, NJ ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut

Purple Pumpkin Project for epilepsy awareness
Ask me why my pumpkin is purple?

Kids and adults are welcome

When: Oct 25 (Thursday)

Time:<...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow: Roosevelt Park-Edison, NJ - October 7 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut On October 7, team Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will be walking along with Captain, epileptologist, Dr. Enrique Feoli, to raise as much epilepsy awareness and funds to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey. You are welcome to join our team and walk alongside hundreds of persons with epilepsy and their loved ones. Don't forget, there are a bunch of activities for the kids: facepainting, mad science, and more. Let's do it! Walk ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - October 4 - Carmel, NY ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Putnam Hospital Center
670 Stoneleigh Avenue
Carmel, NY 10512

6:30-9PM
Light dinner included.

Epilepsy diagnosis and treatment options: new and newer - Dr. Chris Lambrakis
Epilepsy and autism
Local resources for your epilepsy - Epilepsy Society of Southern NY

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - September 22 - Jersey City, NJ ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Jersey City Medical Center
Rooms 5, 6, and 7
355 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Co-hosted with the Epilepsy Foundation of NJ

August 1-4, 2012
Where: Pereira, Colombia

Our doctors have been invited to speak about epilepsy in Colombia at the XVth Annual National Congress.

Dr. Marcelo Lancman
Updates in the treatment of epilepsy
Advances in the treatment of Tuberous sclerosis
Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - September 15 - Hackensack, NJ ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut September 15th Hackensack, NJ Epilepsy Educational Program

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights-Meadowlands
650 Terrace Ave, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Hudson Stroll for Epilepsy ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut May 20

Hudson Stroll for Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation of NENY

http://efneny.myetap.org/fundraiser/hudsonvalley2012/team.do?participationRef=512.0.398662700

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - May 5 - Staten Island, NY ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
1100 South Avenue @ Lois Lane
Staten Island, NY 10314

8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - April 28 - Newburgh, NY ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Hilton Garden Inn
15 Crossroads Court
Newburgh, NY 12550

8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Knowledge is Power Event Program:
Epilepsy diagnosis and treatment options: new and newe...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ National Walk for Epilepsy 2012 - Washington, DC ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Saturday, March 31, 2012

Washington, DC
The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will be participating in the National Walk for Epilepsy scheduled to take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC come rain, shine, or even snow. The money we raise will go...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Purple Day ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Purple Day began in 2008 and is now the world&rsquo;s largest epilepsy event, with over 100 countries taking part. Founded by nine-year-old Canadian Cassidy Megan to raise awareness and shine a light on epilepsy.

On Purple Day you can choose to do anything PURPLE: your clothes, paint your face or nails, chage your porch light to purple, partici...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 65th Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: December 2-6

Where: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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, lect...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 19 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Saturday, November 19, 2011

Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel
228 Duffield Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

8:30am-9:00am
Registration a...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Autism, Epilepsy and Seizures - November 16 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Free educational program: AUTISM, EPILEPSY AND SEIZURES

Wednesday, November 16th
6:30-9pm

Bleshman School, Paramus, NJ

As many as one-third of individuals with Autism also have Epilepsy - Autism Family Services of New Jersey, POAC and the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey will be sponso...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ EPILEPSY: A nursing perspective - FREE CEU program for nurses ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: November 14, 2011

Where: Nyack Hospital Krutz Auditorium
160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York 10960

Program is offered in two sessions: MORNING and AFTERNOON

MORNING PROGRAM
7am -...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: a Nursing Perspective - November 2011 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group was granted the Medical Surgical Division Award for Interdisciplinary Teamwork in collaboration with the Nursing Division of the White Plains Hospital Center.

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 5 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Saturday, November 5, 2011

Roger Smith Midtown Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 2 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Hotel Sierra
100 Westgate Business Center Drive
Fishkill, NY 12524

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Updates for Patients - October 27 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut October 27, 2011

Putnam Hospital Center
Conference Room&#8232;
670 Stoneleigh Avenue&#8232;
Carmel, NY 10512

6:30 PM
Registration

7-9PM
Dinner while Christos Lambrakis, M.D. will speak about updates in the treatment of epilepsy in adults and and Stefanie Berry, M.D. (pediatric epileptologist) will discuss what you should know if you are a parent with a child who has epilepsy.

<...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Research Program ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Find out if you could be a subject in an epilepsy research project.

Why would I want to participate in a research study: by participating in clinical trials, you may have access to leading-edge treatments and you are contributing to science for all.

Our research team is working actively to find new treatments and technology for epilepsy through several multi-center (national and international) and single-site research studies.

Con...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - September 10 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Spanish Program: Controlando la Epilepsia - CONFERENCIA EDUCATIVA PARA PACIENTES
10 de Septiembre

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Hilton Garden Inn
1100 South Avenue @ Lois Lane
Staten Isla...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ New Jersey Epilepsy Task Force ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Breaking news in epilepsy: Governor Chris Christie has just made his decision and appointed eleven individuals to the New Jersey Epilepsy Task Force:

Dr. Marcelo E. Lancman, the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group's Medical Director, is one of the epileptologists on the Task Force. We congratulate him on this honor and know that he will make important contributions in helping the task force r...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Educational conference for Patients and Loved Ones - July 23 ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: July 23, 2011

8:30am-9:00am: Registration &amp; Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Saint Peter's University Hospital
254 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
Room 1 and Ro...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Sara's Walk ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Join us for the Sara Elizabeth Clark Walk, to raise funds for the It&rsquo;s Not Who I Am Epilepsy Fund and the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.

The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group is throwing our full support behind this epilepsy advocate and her walk. We would like to invite you to support Sara&rsquo;s 6th Annual Walk for Epilepsy being held on Sunday, June...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Research Program ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Our investigators continue the effort to find new treatments for epilepsy through several multi-center (national and international) and single-site research studies.

By participating in clinical trials, patients may have access to leading-edge treatments and are contributing to science for all.

http://www.epilepsygroup.com/clinical-detail4-10-15/epilepsy-r...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Stroll for Epilepsy ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Sunday, May 22, 2011
Dutchess County Fairgrounds

Interested in helping us raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation? There are a bunch of ways to help. Register to walk with us as our team member, set a goal, and begin raising money in support. Or if you can't be there with us that day, donate or find others to donate to help us reach our goal. Let's keep the momentum going!

The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Gr...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow - Seaside Heights NJ. ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut

Sunday, May 15, 2011
Seaside Heights, NJ.

Join The Family Resource Network and its affiliates as we raise awareness and dollars to support existing programs and expansion projects. This will be a fun filled day for families and friends to walk in support of their loved ones. A ca...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Saturday, April 2, 2011

Hackensack Univeristy Medical Center
30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ

Continental Breakfast &amp; Registration: 8:30am &ndash; 9:00 am

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group introduces new locations for it's memory treatment program for patients with epilepsy ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Memory complaints are among the most frequent complaints in epilepsy patients. Our specialized program aims to target and treat this problem.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110127/NEREG-introduces-new-locations-to-memory-treatment-program.aspx

...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ March 27, 2011 at 10AM - National Mall in Washington, DC]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Join the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group&rsquo;s Team as we go on the National Epilepsy Walk
If you can't afford the travel costs, click below and read about our Epilepsy Walk Travel Fund.

Thousands raising money to fight stigma, r...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Let's raise epilepsy awareness all year long]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut "Illuminations"
How do you shed light on your epilepsy?

If you express your feelings through the arts, we would like to invite you
to share them with us.

Please send us your ar...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ FREE Epilepsy Advocate event]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Register today for this FREE Epilepsy Advocate event.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Registration: 9:30 AM
Program: 10:00 AM

Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel and Conference Center
2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Speakers: Dr. Georges Ghacibeth, Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group Epileptologist and Epi...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Medical Center's Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group begins collaboration with the International Dravet Syndrome Epilepsy Action League]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut This past January, the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) became a recognized referral center in the state of New Jersey and a participant in the International Dravet syndrome Epilepsy Action League&rsquo;s (IDEA-L) Collaborative Clinical Research and Comprehensive Care Network (CCR-CCN).

Dravet syndrome, also called severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI), is a severe form of epilepsy. It appears ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Clinic Network]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut In 2010, the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group based at the Hackensack University Medical Center became a recognized referral center in the state of New Jersey and a participant in the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic Network. In this manner we have joined a network of referral centers committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care to patients with Tuberous Sclerosis. As such, our epilepsy center is available to proactively address and treat the complex med...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ EPILEPSY TODAY - A FREE Breakfast Conference for Patients and Families]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Saturday, October 16, 2010
9am - Noon
Stamford Marriott Hotel
2 Stamford Forum
Stamford, CT 06901

ENGLISH
 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 2nd Annual NEREG Conference on Epilepsy]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut 2nd Annual NEREG Conference on EpilepsySaturday, October 2, 2010
FREE EVENT!
Supported in part by an educational grant from Cyberonics, Inc.

Time: Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 20TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut To Benefit the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute Adult Epilepsy Center at Overlook

Join us for a great day of golf...
...and make a difference in the lives of countless epilepsy patients.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Canoe Brook Country Club &#9679; ...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 2009 Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group Scholarships]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut In 2009, the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group gave out 9 summer camp scholarships to children and teens who wanted very much to enjoy their summer among peers, learn new physical and social skills, and just wanted to have some fun! One Master&rsquo;s level student was also granted a scholarship to assist him in his tuition as he works towards a teaching degree. Below are their comments:

$250.00 Summer Camp Scholarship Winners Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group is granted three certifications as Level IV Centers in New Jersey and 1 in New York]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group based in Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) was the first Certified Level 4 Epilepsy Center in the state of New Jersey. Recently, the Atlantic Neuroscience Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Saint Peter's University Hospital tow other Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group programs, were also recognized with the same distinction. In the state of New York, the Northeast Regional Ep...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Ongoing Research Projects]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group is currently conducting the following research projects in epilepsy. Contact us if you wish to participate and we will examine your case and let you know if you could be a candidate.

1. A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of VX-765 in Subjects with Treatment-resistant Partial Seizures

2. Efficacy and safety of eslicarbazepine acetate (BIA 2-093) as adjunctive therapy for refractory partial se...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:54 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut