While a provincial epilepsy strategy would help people affected by the neurological disorder access services in a timely manner, it would be especially beneficial to people living in northwestern Ontario, who often must travel long distances to receive treatment, says Trevor Lewis. Lewis and his 18-year-old daughter Katie live in Thunder Bay. They are both…
The Purple Day Act has received Royal Assent! March 26 is now an official day of epilepsy awareness across Canada. Cassidy Megan’s dream may soon become reality. Ever since she founded the first Purple Day on March 26, 2008, the now 13-year-old from Nova Scotia has envisioned an international day of epilepsy awareness. Purple Day,…
Given the high number of Ontarians living with epilepsy, there needs to be an effective action plan to support the quality of life of people affected by the neurological disorder, says Miranda Zeppieri. Zeppieri, 28, knows this first-hand — she has had a seizure disorder caused by tuberous sclerosis her whole life, and this is…
One of the experts who helped develop the province’s epilepsy strategy is characterizing the proposal as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for people affected by the neurological disorder and physicians who treat patients with epilepsy. Dr. Carter Snead, who heads the neurology department at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), says the one in 100 Ontarians living…
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