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Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 19

Epilepsy: Taking Control - PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE - November 19

Saturday, November 19, 2011

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

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 in Epilepsy: Learning How to recognize & Treat-Lorna Myers, Ph.D.

11:20am-Noon
Epilepsy Life Links-Resources for people living with epilepsy in NY

Registration Table: Vivane Salamone
Epilepsy Life Links Representative: Lorna Myers, PhD

To register: call Arielle at 212-661-7486, ext 409 or register right here.
In recognition of November, Epilepsy Month, the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group is launching several wellness initiatives for epilepsy.  On November 19, we will have an artist demonstrating several simple art exercises that require inexpensive materials and can be done at home to keep you busy and mentally active.  Handouts Come early; he will be there from 8:30-9:30AM.

 


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