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Six persevering students earn OBCL scholarship awards

June 6, 2013

OBCL Scholars (Left to right): Suzanne McGuire, Alexander Johnson, Kirsten Leusink, and Chloe Gallagher. The OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards were presented June 4 to six students who all have one thing in common – they are living with epilepsy but they’re not letting it interfere with their future plans.Chloe Gallagher is one of the scholarship…

Mother’s advocacy for sons aided by Epilepsy Ontario webinars

May 17, 2013

One thing Kelly Cvijanovich has discovered about having two sons who have epilepsy is that when it comes to obtaining supports and resources it’s important to be proactive and become an advocate for your children. This is exactly what she has done for her sons Dylan, 7, and Cameron, 3. Doctors don’t know what has…

MEDICATION ALERT: Shortage of APO-Gabapentin (600 mg tablets)

May 15, 2013

Apotex Inc. has reported a shortage of Apo-Gabapentin 600 mg tablets. The estimated resupply date for this medication is June 15, 2013. If you take Apo-Gabapentin, 600 mg tablets, contact your pharmacy for more information and ask if the medication is in stock. For more information about drug shortages, see Epilepsy Ontario’s list of frequently asked questions. For…