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This page was created to give educational support by providing information about epilepsy. We are not a substitute for seeing a qualified medical professional

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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Jul 23

World Brain Day aims to increase understanding of neurological disorders, and advocate for better prevention and care worldwide.
Neurological disorders like stroke, epilepsy and dementia affect millions globally, early prevention, awareness and quality care can make a meaningful difference

Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Heidi Lynn @heididear.bsky.social · Jul 5

Number of rural hospitals at risk of closing due to Medicaid cuts. Click onto the link to find the hospitals near you.
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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Jul 4

11.8 million people will lose health insurance & 40% living with active epilepsy between 18-64 years receiving coverage through Medicaid, as well as many children with epilepsy, this bill will impede the accessibility and affordability of healthcare and critical long-term services and supports.

Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Jun 26

To take action click on the link:
www.epilepsy.com/advocacy/adv...

Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Jun 21

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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Jun 21

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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Jun 21

Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · May 13

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FY26 Funding: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program Letters - Call and Email Scripts - Restore Epilepsy Research Program Funding

Call Your Representative to Urge them to Sign onto a Letter to Restore FY26 CDMRP FundingCongress slashed the Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Progra...

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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Apr 24

Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Apr 22

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Epilepsy Community Unites to Oppose Cuts to Crucial Federal Epilepsy Programs

(April 15, 2025): Epilepsy Alliance America is proud to have joined the 117 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers…

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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Apr 22

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Stanford Neurology & Neurological Sciences @stanfordneuro.bsky.social · Apr 8

🎧 New Episode Alert! 🎧

Check out Episode 102 of the Stanford Medcast: "Inside the Epileptic Brain" with Dr. Juliet Knowles. Discover how myelin plasticity could transform epilepsy care!

👉 Listen here: med.stanford.edu/cme/stanford...

#EpilepsyCare #StanfordMedcast

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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Apr 4

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Protect the CDC Epilepsy Program

The future of the CDC Epilepsy Program is in jeopardy.EPILEPSY is not a red issue or a blue issue. It is a PURPLE Issue.Almost 3 million adults in the United States have epilepsy.About 456,000 U....

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Epilepsy Education and Support @epilepsyedsupport.bsky.social · Apr 2

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