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Educational Dinner Meetings
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The 2006 Educational Dinner Meetings have once again started. We are excited to have a great lineup of interesting talks by epileptologists, psychologists, neurology nurses, and other professionals in the field of epilepsy. These talks will be presented at a fine area restaurant and the small cost of $5.00 per person will include a full dinner as well as the program. Please call for the dates and locations of programs in your area.
Juneau County, April 24th: at Mauston Park Oasis Restaurant; talk by Dr. Michael Ishi
Sheboygan County, April 27th: at Trattoria Steffano, Sheboygan; talk by Dr. Paul Tuttle
May: Richland County: at the White House, Richland Center; talk by Dr. Fred Edelman
Pre-registration is required for these programs.
Call the Epilepsy Foundation at 608-236-0844 or 800-657-4929
Did you know that the Epilepsy Foundation South Central Wisconsin serves 15 counties in Wisconsin? In some areas we have a very active presence. For example, in Madison we have a support group that meets every Thursday afternoon and has for close to 20 years! We also have monthly meetings scattered about the counties we serve - Green Lake, Sheboygan, Beaver Dam and La Crosse.
You may have epilepsy yourself. Or perhaps you have a child or other family member that has seizures, or a close friend. Control of seizures is a continuous process, and at times may seem like an uphill battle. Even with good control, epilepsy affects many aspects of daily life such as driving, employment, learning, medication side effects, costs of health care - even self-esteem.
One of the best weapons with which to arm yourself in this battle with epilepsy is knowledge. Knowledge gives you the power to take back control of your life. It will enable you to work closely with your health care providers, to determine the best medical treatments and to be aware of and advocate for your rights in education, employment, transportation, and other aspects of life. By gaining in knowledge you will be able to share with family members, friends, and co-workers the truth about this disorder, reduce the ignorance that leads to fear, and help eradicate the stigma that still persists in society. "Sharing your knowledge is like dropping a stone in a pond -- the ripple effect spreads out in an ever-widening circle". E.R. Hargis.
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