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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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Mar
Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy In Person Connect
Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this monthly peer-led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. The group will meet an open table, guests are welcome to order their own food/beverage, and you can text Codi or JhonRae to confirm the
17
Mar
Metro In Person Connect Group
Individuals, parents and family members impacted by epilepsy are invited to come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures, and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey at the EFMN Office in Bloomington. If you have questions, please contact Outreach Manager Erik Williams
20
Mar
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentorship in the Brainerd Lakes Area- Crosby
Join Jenifer and Barb to connect with others impacted by epilepsy at their monthly meeting in Crosby and/or Brainerd. This is a safe space to share experiences and provide encouragement and support for one another. Build your network of support and learn more about epilepsy as create new connections. Please
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We offer a wide variety of programs and services for youth and adults across our service region.
Thriving with Epilepsy
Advocacy in Action: EFMN is Elevating Epilepsy as a Public Health Priority in Minnesota
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) has a long and rich history of advocacy. From our early efforts to raise awareness to our impactful policy successes—reducing license suspension time after a seizure, enacting Step Therapy Reform, passing Seizure Smart Schools legislation, and most recently, securing coverage for Seizure Detection Devices
Use of Stimulant Medications in Children with Epilepsy and ADHD
Douglas Heck, Ph.D.; Duluth Psychological Clinic Ann Hempel, PhD, ABPP; Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Minnesota Epilepsy Group Armantina Espinosa, MD, Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology In 2018 the International League Against Epilepsy published a review of the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in those with epilepsy (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30178479/). ADHD is a condition in which
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