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June 2023
Grand Rapids Picnic
Join us on June 17 for a gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to…
Find out more »Grupo de conexión en Español, 21 de junio
Miercoles, 21 de junio, 5:30-6:30pm. La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia,…
Find out more »Wellness Wednesday Webinar: Making the Epilepsy Diagnosis – The Overall Process and Testing that Plays a Role
An individual who has experienced one or more seizures may undergo an array of tests on the way to a diagnosis of epilepsy, and it can be confusing to understand why they are being done and what the results mean. Join Elaine Wirrell, MD, director of Pediatric Epilepsy at Mayo…
Find out more »Adult Connect Group
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358
Find out more »July 2023
Young Adult Virtual Connect
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330
Find out more »Teen Virtual Connect Group
This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hang out, make new friends, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345
Find out more »Parents with Epilepsy Virtual Connect Group
Parents living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330
Find out more »Rare and Complex Epilepsy Virtual Connect Group
A space for people impacted by a rare epilepsy or complex diagnosis to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the rare epilepsy/complex diagnosis journey. This includes parents and caregivers to children with rare epilepsy, as well as adults. This is a group…
Find out more »Grupo de Conexión en Español
La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia, cuidadores, padres, u otros seres…
Find out more »Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Erik…
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