Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group http://www.epilepsygroup.com/ Last News en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:29:23 GMT Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER FOR PARENTS: Epilepsy Syndromes in Children http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm All day event with breakfast and lunch included.

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - November 10 - Middletown, NY http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Free continental breakfast

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - November 3 - White Plains, NY http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30-12:30
Breakfast included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - November 3 - Manhattan, NY http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am: Registration & Breakfast
9-12:30: Program

Breakfast included
Simultaneous English and Spanish programs

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - November 3 - Summit, NJ http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Free continental breakfast

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - October 4 - Carmel, NY http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 6:30-9PM
Light dinner included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - September 29 - New Brunswick, NJ http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30-12:30
Breakfast included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - September 22 - Jersey City, NJ http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Breakfast included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - September 22 - Stamford, CT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30-12:30
Continental Breakfast included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - September 15 - Hackensack, NJ http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30-12:30
Breakfast included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Reviewer for Harvard Medical School on-line http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm This case follows a 20-month-old girl with febrile and afebrile seizures. Her clinical presentation and diagnostic workup is most consistent with Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy (SMEI), also known as Dravet syndrome.

http://cmeonline.med.harvard.edu/course_descriptions.asp?Course_id=123

...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Epilepsy Walk: Sharon's Ride, Run, Walk for Epilepsy in Connecticut http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm More details to follow

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - May 5 - Staten Island, NY http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Continental Breakfast included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - April 28 - Newburgh, NY http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Continental Breakfast included

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm National Walk for Epilepsy 2012 - Washington, DC http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 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 to fight stigma, raise awareness and find a cure for epilepsy. We need your support, so please join our team or make a donation to the team if you want to be a virtual walker. Our goal is $5000 but we think we can do better with your help. Thank you!

For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Purple Day http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm On Purple Day you can choose to do anything PURPLE: your clothes, paint your face or nails, chage your porch light to purple, participate in a run or walk, do a purple bake sale, etc. The possibilities are endless. Just make sure to highlight March 26, 2012 for epilepsy!

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 11th Annual Conference-Latino Psychological Association of New Jersey http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Neuropsychological testing of Latinos in a forensic setting: assuring accuracy and fairness when assessing populations of other language and cultural backgrounds

Drs. Myers and Bonafina
Poster presentation: Current interpretation guidelines of the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) may require modification when administered to Spanish-speaking Latino patients

http://lpanj.or...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm 65th Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm 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, lectures, scientific exhibitions, poster and platform presentations.

The Annual Meeting attracts attendees from all over the world and provides educational and networking opportunities for the academic and ...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 19 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am
Registration and Breakfast

9:00am-9:05am
Introductory remarks-Dr. Marcelo Lancman

9:05am-9:40am
Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Epilepsy-Marcelo Lancman, M.D.

9:40am-10:25am
Obtaining Social Security Benefits-Adrienne Arkontaky, Esq.

10:25am-10:40am
Break

10:40am-11:20am
Depression...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Sara's Strikes for Seizures! http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Join Team Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group (Shelby Santucci: team captain) doing a Bowl-a-thon for epilepsy awareness and funds! Come on, it'll be fun!

http://www.communityfoundationdc.org/page10005535.cfm

To join the team, email: kpotts@epilepsygroup.com

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Annual Gala http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Special Guest Speakers:
Tony Coelho, Interim President and CEO of the National Epilepsy Foundation and
Brien Smith, M.D.
Chair, Epilepsy Foundation
National Board of Directors

The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will be honored as one of the
2011 Special Event Corporate Sponsors

http://old.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/efneny/

...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Autism, Epilepsy and Seizures - November 16 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 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 sponsoring an ed...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm EPILEPSY: A nursing perspective - FREE CEU program for nurses http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Program is offered in two sessions: MORNING and AFTERNOON

MORNING PROGRAM
7am - 8am: Registration and breakfast
8am - 11am: Lecture

EVENING PROGRAM
5pm - 6pm: Registration and dinner
6pm - 9pm: Lecture
A light breakfast and dinner will be served.

Dr. Olgica Laban-Grant, epileptologist at the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will discuss following topics:
- Seizure terminology ...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Twelfth Annual Conference Sociedad Latino Americana de Neuropsicologia http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Click here if you would like to read more about this:
http://www.slan2011.cl/

...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 5 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am: Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Simultaneous programs in English and Spanish will be offered. Programas simultáneos se darán en Inglés y Español.
The program includes breakfast. El programa incluye un desayuno.

Epilepsy: Taking control

What's New in Epilepsy Treatment
Dr. Marcelo Lancman

Autism and E...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 2 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration & FREE Dinner

6:30 pm - 9:00pm
Program

Program:
What's New in Epilepsy Treatment
Christos Lambrakis, M.D.

Epilepsy in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Stefanie Berry, M.D.

Epilepsy in the Classroom
Julie Eisele, Ph.D.,
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY

The program includes dinner.

events@epilep...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - October 22 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am
Registration and Breakfast

9:00am-9:05am
Introductory remarks-Dr. Marcelo Lancman

9:05am-9:40am
Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Epilepsy-Marcelo Lancman, M.D.

9:40am-10:25am
Obtaining Social Security Benefits-Adrienne Arkontaky, Esq.

10:25am-10:40am
Break

10:40am-11:20am
Depression...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - October 15 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Continental Breakfast & Registration: 8:30am- 9:00 am
Education Program: 9:00am- Noon

Register for Program: Arielle Cireseanu 212-661-7460 ext. 409 or events@epilepsygroup.com

8:30am-9:00am
Registration & Breakfast

9:00am-9:05am
Program Introduction
Presenter: Marcelo Lancman, MD

9:00m-9:30am
Advances in ...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow - Edison Park, NJ http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Join The Family Resource Network as we raise awareness and dollars to support existing programs for epilepsy, autism and family resources as well as other expansion projects. This will be a fun filled day for families and friends to walk in support of their loved ones. A casual 5k Walk, entertainment and refreshments will be just a few of the days highlights in the lovely Edison Park setting.

Please join us in our continuing efforts to provide low-cost quality services to New Jerse...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm SUDEP - Webinar offered by the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Dr. Evan Fertig will be discussing SUDEP to all who tune in.
More details will be announced as soon as they become available.

...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - October 1 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Continental Breakfast & Registration: 8:30am- 9:00 am
Education Program: 9:00am- Noon

Register for Program: Arielle Cireseanu 212-661-7460 ext. 409 or events@epilepsygroup.com


8:30am-9:00am
Registration & Breakfast

9:00am-9:05am
Program Introduction - Olgica Laban-Grant, M.D.

9:05am-9:25am
What&...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Third International Neuropsychology Congress 2011 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm September 28, 2011
8-9AM
Dr. Marcela Bonafina
Ethical Challenges in clinical and forensic neuropsychology

September 29, 2011
8-9AM
Dr. Marcelo Lancman
Introduction to Epilepsy
Auditorio Mendiola Orta

10-11AM
Dr. Lorna Myers
Pre and post neuropsychological assessment in Sp...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - September 24 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 8:30am-9:00am: Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am-Noon: Program

Program:
Advances in the Treatment of Epilepsy
Christos Lambrakis, M.D.

Epilepsy and Your Child: What You Should Know
Stefanie Berry, M.D.

Obtaining Social Security Benefits
Adrienne Arkontaky, Esq.

Epilepsy and the Classroom
Susanne F...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - September 10 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Simultaneous epilepsy educational programs in English and Spanish will be offered. Programas educativos de epilepsia simultáneos se darán en Inglés y Español.
The program includes breakfast. El programa incluye un desayuno.

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

E...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Educational conference for Patients and Loved Ones - July 23 http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Controlling Epilepsy: educational conference for Patients and Loved Ones
English Program Speakers:
Dr. Jeffrey Politsky-The newest treatments for seizures and epilepsy
Dr. Robert Trobliger-Treatments for Memory problems in patients with epilepsy
Adrienne Arkontaky, Esq. Epilepsy: An attorney talks about available entitlements.
Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey-Awards ceremony fo...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Sara's Walk http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 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’s 6th Annual Walk for Epilepsy being held on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at The State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY). Her first five walks raised over $60,000 and all funds went directly to support epilepsy services in the Hudson Valley of NY.

Who is Sara Elizabeth?: Now seizure free, she ...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Stroll for Epilepsy http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 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 Northe...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow - Seaside Heights NJ. http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm 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 casual 5k Walk, entertainment and refreshments will be just a few of the days highlights.

Please join us in our continuing efforts to provide low-cost quality services to New Jersey families living with developmental disabilities and chronic illness. For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Sharon's Ride, Run, Walk http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Dr. Olga Laban, of Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group is walking and hopes you will support her by joining her team and/or making a donation that goes to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.

Go to this link:
http://www.active.com/donate/sharonforepilepsy11/NEREG

The Epilepsy Foundation is raising awareness of epilepsy and funds for necessary services on May 7! Please help them make t...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Continental Breakfast & Registration: 8:30am – 9:00 am

Education Program: 9:00am – Noon

Speakers include:
• Georges Ghacibeh, MD, MS Advances in Epilepsy Treatment
• Arno Fried, MD., FACS Epilepsy Surgery
• Robert Trobliger, Ph.D. Memory treatment in epilepsy
• Holly Shuart (the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey) Epilepsy Resources in New Jersey

 For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Lecture on status epilepticus http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Dr. Olgica Laban will be giving a lecture on status epilepticus to the Neurology residents at St. Joseph's Medical Center on Monday March 28, 2011 from 8-9 AM

...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm National Epilepsy Walk http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Where: National Mall in Washington, DC

When: March 27, 2011 at 10AM

Team Captain: Lorna Myers, Ph.D. (lmyers@epilepsygroup.com)

Purple Day and supporting the Anita Kaufman Foundation.

Remember to wear purple as a reminder of epilepsy and visit the Anita Kaufman Foundation page. Read all about the delicious purple cupcakes initiative that gets the word out nationwide
about epilepsy and raises funds for the foundation.

The Anita Kaufman Foundation is pleased to anounce Cupcakes with Buddy: Supporting Epilepsy Awareness. Buddy Valastro, the star of “Cake Boss” on TLC, will host the foundation’s annual fundraising event. 13 bakeries from around the tri-state area will be featured. Each bakery will present its best purple cupcake for all to taste.

The sweetest part of all is that all proceeds will go toward the educational programs, m...]]> For patients Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Purple Day - CUPCAKES WITH BUDDY http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm The Anita Kaufman Foundation is pleased to anounce Cupcakes with Buddy: Supporting Epilepsy Awareness. Buddy Valastro, the star of “Cake Boss” on TLC, will host the foundation’s annual fundraising event. 13 bakeries from around the tri-state area will be featured. Each bakery will present its best purple cupcake for all to taste.

The sweetest part of all is that all proceeds will go toward the educational programs, materials, and seizure first aid tr...]]> For healt care providers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm AGENDA

8:30am-9:00am
ENGLISH: TOPIC - Registration & Breakfast
SPANISH: TOPIC - Registration & Breakfast

9:00am-9:05am
ENGLISH: TOPIC - Program Introduction
PRESENTER: Dr. Marcelo Lancman
SPANISH: TOPIC - Program Introduction
PRESENTER: Dr. Lorna Myers

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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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 -...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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.

...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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-...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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 News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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.

<...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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

News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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

...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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 ...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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
 News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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: News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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; ...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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 News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 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...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ The 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 On January of 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 International Dravet syndrome Epilepsy Action League&rsquo;s (IDEA-L) Collaborative Clinical Research and Comprehensive Care Network (CCR-CCN). In this manner we have joined a network of referral centers committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care to patients wit...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Conference in Spanish: ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut For patients and caretakers
Conference in spanish:
&ldquo;Epilepsy: Cutting edge treatments, epilepsy in the school, epilepsy and the law, social effects&rdquo;

When: Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 9AM a 12PM
Where: Marriott Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Boulevard, Teaneck NJ

PROGRAM
9:00-9:30 Registration and Breakfast
9:30-9:35 Program introduction Lorna Myers, Ph.D.
9:35-10:...]]> News & Events Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:23 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut