Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group http://www.epilepsygroup.com/ Last News en-us Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:18:10 GMT <![CDATA[ American Epilepsy Society Meeting]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm This is the most important event for epilepsy professionals where they can be exposed to the most novel education, science, networking, and clinical advances in epilepsy and seizure disorders and network with their colleagues, industry leaders, and epilepsy foundations.

Every year, the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group sends many of its medical and psychology doctors, nurses and EEG technicians to this meeting.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Expo and Awareness Day at Disneyland Resort]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm The two-day expo is completely free to attend and is packed with valuable education and information for families dealing with the challenges of epilepsy and seizures. The Awareness Day at the Park does require a park ticket.

For more information: https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/contact-eaa/

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ 10th Annual Walk and Run for Epilepsy]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is holding its traditional and very fun Halloween themed 5K walk/run complete with assorted activities and resources for families to enjoy while aiding Epilepsy Services of NJ in raising much needed funds and awareness. These funds are directly used for services for NJ residents living with epilepsy and seizures.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Book Club ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Epilepsy Book Club will meet online to go over the new book that was selected: "Grand Mal" by Joshua Holmes.

https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Mal-Novel-Book/dp/1494432811

Email dramyers@yahoo.com to join.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Webinar hosted by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Invited speaker Dr. Robert Trobliger (neuropsychologist)

Topic: Neuropsychological Services: What they are and how they can help with home and school.

Children living with epileptic seizures may experience cognitive changes and encounter problems in school. Neuropsychological testing can be key in identifying emerging problems and determining how to best address these.

To register: https://epilepsygroup.com/index.php/dating-website-in-durban/ to join.

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...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Virtual conference for patients, loved ones and their clinicians]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Cost: free

9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and Program Introduction - Lorna Myers, Ph.D., Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

9:30-10:15PM Mindfulness-based psychotherapy for PNES -- Dr. Gaston Baslet, Brigham and Women's

10:20-11:05 Treating patients who present with both PNES and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Lorna Myers, Ph.D., Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

11:10-11:55 The treatment of psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures in Children and Adole...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Purple Day]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Don't forget to send in your pictures of how YOU chose to color March 26 all shades of purple!

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ) are hosting the Paint the Pony Purple ESNJ ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Join the ESNJ and all their members in this fun musical event that raises epilepsy awareness and much needed funds.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ A program for memory remediation]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Contact Sonya Capers at 212-661-7467 to learn more.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Wellness in Epilepsy Program: Book Club for Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group and Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center Patients]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm As part of our Wellness Program, NEREG and MAESC will be launching an on-line epilepsy and seizure-themed Book Club this fall! The plan is to read a book every three months, then &ldquo;meet&rdquo; online to talk about it: your impressions, opinions, critiques. Books will be selected based on their relevance to epilepsy, such as books that have a fictional or non-fictional character with epilepsy. The group will vote on the upcoming books to read. Our first book is The Spiri...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week (second Monday in February): What is a Seizure Action Plan?]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm What is a Seizure Action Plan?

A seizure is a medical emergency. A Seizure Action Plan (SAP) contains tailored guidelines on how to respond during a seizure, based on the patient's medical history. It includes health and medical information specific to the patient and helps others recognize seizures and the appropriate steps to take to keep him or her safe from injury or damage caused by prolonged seizures.It is important to educate patients, healthcare providers, and the general publ...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ International Epilepsy Day]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm This is a day for everyone, no matter where you are in all of the USA or the world, no matter whether it is just you or a whole group of you. We want you to help us celebrate and highlight the difficulties faced by those who live with epilepsy on International Epilepsy Day! Let's speak with one global voice. Remember that PURPLE is the official awareness color of epilepsy--you can wear purple clothes, hair extensions, nail polish, deck your home, car, or office in purple. Swing by...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Clinical program on FINTEPLA]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Clinical program on FINTEPLA (medication indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age and older).

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm <![CDATA[ AES Annual Meeting]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm Event for epilepsy professionals in academia, clinical practice, industry, and advocacy.

This is the most important event for epilepsy professionals where they can be exposed to the most novel education, science, networking, and clinical advances in epilepsy and seizure disorders.

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...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-19/for-health-care-providers.htm <![CDATA[ Wellness in Epilepsy Program: Book Club for Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group and Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center Patients]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm As part of our Wellness Program, NEREG and MAESC will be launching an on-line epilepsy and seizure-themed Book Club this fall! The plan is to read a book every three months, then &ldquo;meet&rdquo; online to talk about it: your impressions, opinions, critiques. Books will be selected based on their relevance to epilepsy, such as books that have a fictional or non-fictional character with epilepsy. The group will vote on the upcoming books to read. Our first book is The Spiri...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ November: Epilepsy Awareness month]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm Did you know that 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lifetime? Probably a majority of people you mention this to don't know this important statistic. There are many other equally significant facts to share this month.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ 9th Annual Trick or Treating Walk Run]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm The 9th Annual Walk and Run for Epilepsy (hosted by the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey) is rolling around again this year! Please note that the location is different (not Liberty State Park).

Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is holding its now traditional and very fun Halloween themed 5K walk/run complete with assorted activities and resources for families to enjoy while aiding Epilepsy Services of NJ in raising much needed funds and awareness. These funds are directly use...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Introductory online chess lessons for persons with epilepsy and seizures]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group (NEREG) and Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center (MAESC) are proud to have Kyle and Kaleb Lancman (founders of when your boyfriend is dating someone else) teaching our patients chess for 4 consecutive weeks. Kyle Lancman has been ranked among the top 100 US players for his age since he was in elementary school and has a USCF rating of 2100+. Kaleb Lancman, started playing a few years after his...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ Walk to end Epilepsy in New Jersey (virtual)]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm https://donate.epilepsy.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&amp;eventID=969

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/news_for_patients6-20/for-patients.htm <![CDATA[ American Epilepsy Society Meeting]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut American Epilepsy Society Meeting

December 1-5, 2023

Where: Orlando, Florida

Event for epilepsy professionals in academia, clinical practice, industry, and advocacy.

This is the most important event for epilepsy professionals where they can be exposed to the most novel education, science, networking, and clinical advances in ep...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Expo and Awareness Day at Disneyland Resort]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut October 30-November 1, 2023

Epilepsy Alliance America is a national partner of Epilepsy Expo and Awareness Day at Disneyland Resort &ndash; the largest patient-focused epilepsy event in the world! One of the newest EAA members, Sofie&rsquo;s Journey, founded and manages this truly amazing event.

The two-day expo is completely free to attend and is packed with valuable educati...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 10th Annual Walk and Run for Epilepsy]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey Trick or Treat Walk Run

When: 10/22/2023

Where: Johnson Park, Grove 4 1030 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

The 10th Annual Walk and Run for Epilepsy (hosted by the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey) is rolling around again this year!

<...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Book Club ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut September 15

12 noon (EST)

Epilepsy Book Club will meet online to go over the new book that was selected: "Grand Mal" by Joshua Holmes.

https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Mal-Novel-Book/dp/1494432811

Email June 20

12 noon

Webinar hosted by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey

Invited speaker Dr. Robert Trobliger (neuropsychologist)

Topic: Neuropsychological Services: What they are and how they can help with home and school.

Children living with epileptic seizures may experience cognitive changes and encou...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Book Club ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut May 12

12 noon (EST)

Epilepsy Book Club will meet online to go over the new book that was selected: "A smell of burning" by Colin Grant.

Email dramyers@yahoo.com to join.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Virtual conference for patients, loved ones and their clinicians]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut April 29, 2023

Virtual conference for patients, loved ones and their clinicians

Update on current treatments for Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) in adults and children

Cost: free

9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and Program Introduction - Lorna Myers, Ph.D., Northeast Regional Epilepsy...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 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 This is PURPLE DAY!

March 26, 2023

Many of you have heard about this global awareness raising day where we can all be as creative as possible with the color purple (official color of epilepsy) as long as we are striving to raise awareness and educate others about this serious and important disorder. Check out the The Great Purple Cupcake Project hosted by the An...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ) are hosting the Paint the Pony Purple ESNJ ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ) are hosting the Paint the Pony Purple ESNJ

When: Sunday, 3/26/2023

Where: The Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Join the ESNJ and all their members in this fun musical event that raises epilepsy awareness and much needed funds....]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ A program for memory remediation]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut March 1

Dr. Robert Trobliger will be offering a program that provides strategies for addressing memory problems. It takes place over the course of 4 sessions with brief pre-and post testing of cognitive functions. In it, patients will learn tools and strategies in session that can be used in their daily lives.

Contact Sonya Capers at 212-661-7467 to learn more.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Wellness in Epilepsy Program: Book Club for Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group and Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center Patients]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: February 24

Time: 12 noon

As part of our Wellness Program, NEREG and MAESC will be launching an on-line epilepsy and seizure-themed Book Club this fall! The plan is to read a book every three months, then &ldquo;meet&rdquo; online to talk about it: your impressions, opinions, critiques. Books will be selected based on their relevance to epilepsy, such as books th...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Epilepsy Day]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut International Epilepsy Day: Monday

This day is a joint initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) celebrated across the globe in the 120 of countries in which IBE and ILAE are represented. The International Epilepsy Day is the most prestigious epilepsy event in the world. Let's use this day to raise awareness about epilepsy!

This is a day for every...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ AES Annual Meeting]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut December 2-6, 2022

Music City Center, Nashville, TN

Event for epilepsy professionals in academia, clinical practice, industry, and advocacy.

This is the most important event for epilepsy professionals where they can be exposed to the most novel education, science, networking, and clinical advances in epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ November: Epilepsy Awareness month]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut November: Epilepsy Awareness month:

Let's use all 30 days of November to shine a light on epilepsy and seizures and to educate all who will listen.

Did you know that 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lifetime? Probably a majority of people you mention this to don't know this important statistic. There are many other equally significant facts to share this month.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 9th Annual Trick or Treating Walk Run]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Where: Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ

When: October 23 (Sunday)

The 9th Annual Walk and Run for Epilepsy (hosted by the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey) is rolling around again this year! Please note that the location is different (not Liberty State Park).

Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is holding its now traditional and very fun Halloween themed 5K walk/...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Introductory online chess lessons for persons with epilepsy and seizures]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: August 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2022

Time: 5 PM (30 minutes)

Introductory online chess lessons for persons with epilepsy and seizures

Chess is a fantastic sport and exercise that requires planning, strategy, and memory. All of these cognitiv...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Walk to end Epilepsy in New Jersey (virtual)]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut June 4, 2022

Create a team, walk your way, raise funds and awareness.

https://donate.epilepsy.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&amp;eventID=969

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Virtual Medicinal Cannabis symposium ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut April 20, 2022: Virtual Medicinal Cannabis symposium

This event will be hosted by the Family Services Network-Epilepsy Services of New Jersey. The program will bring together leading experts, scientists, clinicians, dispensary operators, advocacy groups, and researchers to share first-hand insights and the latest information about key considerations patients and caregivers should explore when accessing medicinal cannabis in N...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 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 March 26, 2022: Purple Day

Show your support for those living with epilepsy by wearing the color purple.

https://www.purpleday.org/

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 2022 Paint The Pony Purple]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Sunday March 20th, 2022, 1:00PM to 5:00PM

ESNJ's Paint the Pony Purple is held every year to raise awareness for Epilepsy and provide a safe and fun concert for individuals with Epilepsy and their families.

https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/paint-the-pony-purple-2022/

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut January 28, 2022

Dr. Gaston Baslet (Brigham and Women&rsquo;s Hospital) and Dr. Lorna Myers (NEREG) will present at the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation ( ISSTD) webinar on a novel treatment for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Dr. Baslet will be discussing his mindfulness-based treatment for adults with PNES.

https://www.isst...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Epilepsy Day]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut February 14, 2022 (Valentine&rsquo;s Day): International Epilepsy Day: Monday

This day is a joint initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) celebrated across the globe in the 120 of countries in which IBE and ILAE are represented. The International Epilepsy Day is the most prestigious epilepsy event in the world. Let's use this ...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ AES Annual Conference ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut AES Annual Conference

December 3-7, 2021

McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Event for epilepsy professionals in academia, clinical practice, industry, and advocacy.
You won't miss a thing. Get all the education, science, networking, and clinical advances you expect from AES.<...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ AES Annual Conference ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut AES Annual Conference

December 3-7, 2021
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Event for epilepsy professionals in academia, clinical practice, industry, and advocacy.
You won't miss a thing. Get all the education, science, networking, and clinical advances you expect fro...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Epilepsy Awareness Month]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut November (1 to 30)

Epilepsy Awareness Month

We have 30 days to raise awareness and celebrate those living with epilepsy!

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Glow Walk and Run]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut October 23, 2021

Join the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey for the Glow Walk and Run for epilepsy event.

Where: Liberty State Park, Jersey City

https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/event/glow-walk-run/

Check out pictures from past Glow Walk ...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Congress of Psychology (ICP) 2021]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Where: Prague, Czech Republic

When: July 18-23, 2021

The ICP is organised every four years and is one of the largest international psychological event.

This year, the 32nd ICP will take place in the wonderful city of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Drs. Lorna Myers and ...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Congress of Psychology (ICP) 2021]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Where: Prague, Czech Republic

When: July 18-23, 2021

The ICP is organised every four years and is one of the largest international psychological event.

This year, the 32nd ICP will take place in the wonderful city of Prague, the capital of the Czech Re...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 2021 Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) Biennial Family & Professional Conference]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut June, 2021

Dr. Eric Segal will be speaking in Fort Worth, Texas at the 2021 Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) Biennial Family &amp; Professional Conference (Stay tuned for updated information)

https://www.dravetfoundation.org/2020-dsf-conference/

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Walk to end Epilepsy]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut June 5, 2021: Walk to end Epilepsy

Location: All over the USA!

Although this last year has been one for the books, one thing that is going to happen regardless (even if a bit different than before) is the Walk to END EPILEPSY.

It won't be held in Washington, DC as it has in the past. Instead it is being reimagined because this year, it will be held across the nat...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Virtual Symposium on Medicinal Cannabis]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Date: April 20, 2021

Time: 9AM-12:30PM

The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (a member of the Epilepsy Alliance of America) is offering a half day virtual symposium on Medicinal Cannabis. Dr. Firas Taha will be speaking on

Epilepsy and Medicinal Marijuana: What t...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Purple Day around the world: Homeschooled Virtual Epilepsy Conference]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Purple Day around the world: Homeschooled Virtual Epilepsy Conference

Keynote Speaker: Robert Trobliger, Ph.D. (Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group)

March 24-26

This conference is for persons with epilepsy, loved ones, and caregivers

What will the conference cover? Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Epilepsy Day]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut International Epilepsy Day
February 8, 2021

International Epilepsy Day is a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 120 countries each year. Every year on the second Monday of February people join together to celebrate and highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, their families and carers.

This is a day for everyone, no matter wh...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ AES Annual Conference (online)]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut AES Annual Conference (online)
December 4-8

AES2020 is the all-new virtual event for epilepsy professionals in academia, clinical practice, industry, and advocacy.

You won't miss a thing. Get all the education, science, networking, and clinical advances you expect from AES.

https://meeting.aesnet.or...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Glow Walk and Run for Epilepsy]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut October 24: Glow Walk and Run for Epilepsy organized by the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (part of the Epilepsy Alliance of America).

Time: 2pm to 6PM at Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ

https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/event/2020-glow-walk-run/...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Annual Walk to End Epilepsy 2020]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut Annual Walk to End Epilepsy 2020 - DC

April 18, 2020

Stay tuned for all the details and maybe you will want to make the trip to Washington, DC to walk for epilepsy awareness.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Epilepsy Day]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut February 10, 2020

International Epilepsy Day

This day is a joint initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) celebrated across the globe in the 120 of countries in which IBE and ILAE are represented. The International Epilepsy Day is the most prestigious epilepsy event in the world. Let's use this d...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ AES 2019 - Annual Meeting]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut December 6-10, 2019

Baltimore, MD

The American Epilepsy Society's meeting is the largest and most prestigious event for epilepsy professionals in the USA. This year's meeting will be held in Baltimore, MD. The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will be sending many of its epileptologists, neuropsychologists, nurse practitioners and psychologists as presenters of research, organizers of Special Interest Gro...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Glow Walk and Run for Epilepsy]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut October 26, 2019

Where: Liberty State Park - Jersey City, NJ

Starts: 10/26/2019 @ 2:00 PM

Ends: 6:00 PM

Check-in Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Date: October 19, 2019

Time: 9AM-3PM

Location: The Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, 10017
Metro: New York, NY

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Day at the Beach ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is hosting its Day at the Beach on July 26 from 11AM to 3PM at Island Beach State Park.

You must RSVP for this very cool event by emailing Andrea Racioppi at aracioppi@epilepsynj.org or call 800-336-5843.

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ National Epilepsy Walk in Washington, DC]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut April 27, 2019

Where: On the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

National Epilepsy Walk in Washington, DC

#EpilepsyWalk 2019 Registration will open on July 2018

Both the 5K and 1-mile Walk routes are flat, fast, and just right for the beginner and expert walker. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ ISSTD 36th Annual Conference ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut March 31, 2019

Sunday, 1:30-3:00PM

Sheraton New York in Times Square

New York, NY

The neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry and psychological treatments of dissociative seizures (Psychogenic non-epileptic)

Speakers:&nbs...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ International Epilepsy Day]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut February 11, 2019

International Epilepsy Day

This day is a joint initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) celebrated across the globe in the 138 of countries in which IBE and ILAE are represented. The International Epilepsy Day is the most prestigious epilepsy event in the world. Let's use this d...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ PNES Special Interest Group at the American Epilepsy Society meeting ]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut PNES Special Interest Group at the American Epilepsy Society meeting featuring a debate between Drs. Markus Reuber and Curt LaFrance. Topic: is PNES a uniform entity or a heterogeneous entity made up of subgroups that just happen to have seizures?

Where: New Orleans, LA

When: 7AM on December 4, 2018

Mon, Nov 26, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Nicole Dvorak MS RDN CNSC, of the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group, will be speaking at a webinar that is being offered by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey.

Diet therapy is now a well recognized treatment for epilepsy in both children and adults. This session will discuss the history of diet ther...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Glow Walk and Run]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut October 27, 2018

Glow Walk and Run

Team Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will march for epilepsy. All funds raised go to the incredible Epilepsy Services of New Jersey.

https://familyresourcenetwork...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ Annual Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group conference on Epilepsy and Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut When: October 20, 2018

Time: 8.30AM-4.30PM (registration 7.45-8.30)

Where: Malcolm Forbes Auditorium
Morristown Medical Center
100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960

Breakfast and lunch included Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ The 2018 Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) Biennial Family & Professional Conference]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut The 2018 Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) Biennial Family &amp; Professional Conference

Where: Aurora, CO

When: July 19-22

Dr. Eric Segal, director of the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group Pediatric Epilepsy Program will be presenting on Second-line treatments in Dravet's syndrome

...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut <![CDATA[ 2018 Take a Walk in Our Genes]]> http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut 2018 Take a Walk in Our Genes

When: June 10, 2018

Melissa Carollo, captain of team Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group will be marching to raise funds. All funds raised will support the needs of the patients and families of the Genetics Services Department at the Hackensack Meridian Health Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital.

The Genetics Service depa...]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:09:10 GMT http://www.epilepsygroup.com/events-news-epilepsy-new-york-new-jersey-connecticut