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Annual walk an opportunity for Epilepsy Durham Region to build stronger community ties

June 12, 2015

By Deron Hamel Epilepsy Durham Region executive director Dianne McKenzie says an upcoming fundraising walk will be an opportunity for the agency to build stronger community ties as well as raise funds and awareness of epilepsy. Epilepsy Durham Region is one of eight grassroots organizations in Durham Region participating in this year’s annual Walk for…

Organizers for Summerfest fundraising cruise aiming to build upon last year’s success

May 7, 2015

By Deron Hamel Kelly Cvijanovich says she hopes Epilepsy Ontario’s second annual fundraising cruise in support of Summerfest Camp will build upon the success from last year’s inaugural event. Cvijanovich, the cruise committee’s chair, says organizers have commissioned a larger boat for this year’s event and are selling more tickets due to the excellent turnout…

MEDICATION ALERT: Acetazolamide

April 29, 2015

Update (July 6, 2015): The acetazolamide shortage has been resolved. Acetazolamide tablets are available again from AA Pharma. The Drug Identification Number or DIN is 00545015. Please note that Acetazolam (Valeant Canada LP) is no longer available, this product has been discontinued. Drug Identification Number or DIN is 00295019.  If you need any assistance please let…