Conference in Spanish:
For patients and caretakers
Conference in spanish:
“Epilepsy: Cutting edge treatments, epilepsy in the school, epilepsy and the law, social effects”
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.
9:35-10:05 Marcelo Lancman, M.D. “Epilepsy: How is the diagnosis made and
what medications are used?”
10:05-10:30 Lorna Myers, Ph.D. Epilepsy: Myths and misconceptions. Epilepsy at work,
interpersonally, and being a mother with epilepsy
10:30-10:50 Evelyn Velis (public school teacher) Epilepsy in the school
10:50-11:15 The legal perspective: Immigration and health. Mariana Vazquez Garcia, attorney at law
11:15-11:45 Marcelo Lancman, M.D. Epilepsy Surgery
11:45-12:00 Surgical Patient testimonial
12:00 Time to ask questions to the speakers
FREE BREAKFAST PROVIDED
Sign up before May 12
Call Lucy Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 5 PM
201-343-6676
Conferencia en español:
“Epilepsia: Cuáles son los tratamientos más avanzados, la epilepsia en la escuela, la ley y temas sociales”
Cuándo: Sábado, 22 de Mayo, 2010, de 9AM a 12PM
Dónde: Marriott Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Boulevard, Teaneck NJ
PROGRAMA
9:00-9:30 Registración y desayuno
9:30-9:35 Introducción del programa Lorna Myers, Ph.D.
9:35-10:05 Marcelo Lancman, M.D. “Epilepsia: Cómo se diagnostica y qué medicamentos existen?”
10:05-10:30 Lorna Myers, Ph.D. La epilepsia: mal entendida por muchos. Epilepsia en el trabajo,
las relaciones con los demás, y las madres con epilepsia
10:30-10:50 Evelyn Velis (maestra de escuela pública) La escuela y la epilepsia
10:50-11:15 La perspective legal: Inmigración. Mariana Vazquez Garcia, abogada
11:15-11:45 Marcelo Lancman, M.D. Cirujía de epilepsia
11:45-12:00 Testimonio de una paciente que tuvo cirujía
12:00 Tiempo para hacerle sus preguntas a los presentadores.
INCLUYE DESAYUNO GRATIS
Anótese antes del 12 de Mayo.
Llame a Lucy de Lunes a Viernes
de 9:00 de la mañana a 5 de la tarde
201-343-6676
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