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Educate
Seizure trainings for your school, workplace, and community at no cost.
Connect
No one should face epilepsy alone; meet people who understand what you’re going through.
Empower
Take back control with access to the information and advice you need.
Help When You Need It
No one should face epilepsy alone. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with epilepsy for years, we’re here to support you.
Upcoming Events
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Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
Moms of adult children with epilepsy are invited to attend this support group where moms of adult children come together and share their journey and experiences. We support each by providing a safe space for everyone to express how they are feeling and share about the challenges and joys of
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Duluth Potluck Picnic
Join EFMN in Duluth at the Lester Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Thursday, June 5 for a gathering of community members impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. You’re welcome to bring a store bought food item to share.
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Partners of Someone with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
Join other partners for an hour to discuss the highs and lows of your journey and hear from other significant others about how we best care for ourselves while caring for our loved ones with epilepsy. For questions or to RSVP, contact James Schaefer at james.schaefer84@gmail.com or 612.280.9643 , JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or
Dive in Deeper
We offer a wide variety of programs and services for youth and adults across our service region.
Thriving with Epilepsy
Statement from the Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota on HHS and CDC Reductions in Staff
Dear community, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced cuts that have eliminated the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Epilepsy Program staff. This comes as part of a large-scale Reduction in Workforce, not only at the CDC, but also other HHS agencies like the National Institute of
Empowering Change: Kyah’s Journey with Epilepsy and the Power of Advocacy
As someone living with epilepsy, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate not only the medical side of things, but also the social and financial barriers that come with it. But I also know how powerful advocacy can be—not just for yourself, but for an entire community.
Ways You Can Help
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