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Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, Inc.

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Our Mission:

The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy, and research.

Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy Update
Thank you to all participants and volunteers who attend Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy. Despite the rain and wind more than 50 people joined us at Charter Oak Park.  Check back to soon to see how much we raised.

4th Annual Think Positive Gala

The 4th Annual Think Positive Gala will be on Saturday November 7, 2009. The Gala is in honor of Katie Bayles and in memory of Dr. Susan Spencer. Join us for dinner, dancing and auction.

Pre-registration is required. Click here to download an invitation.

Questions call EFCT at 800-899-3745 or email efct@sbcglobal.net


CDC Releases Report on Effects of Swine Flu in Children

Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 4, 2009--The CDC released a study today detailing the effects the swine flu (H1N1) has had on children in the United States. The study results were released in the Sept. 4, 2009, issue of CDC’s publication, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
As of August 8, 2009, 477 deaths have been associated with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infectionin the United States, including 36 children younger than 18 years. Based on studies from previous influenza outbreaks, children aged younger than 5 years or with certain chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for complications and death from influenza. Sixty-seven percent of children who died had at least one chronic high-risk medical condition.Neurodevelopmental conditions, such as developmental delay, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy, were the most frequently noted chronic medical conditions, reported in over 90 percent of children with a chronic medical condition.A number of children also had bacterial infections, including most children who were older than 5 years and did not have high-risk medical conditions.This finding suggests that bacteria, in combination with H1N1 influenza, can cause severe disease in children who may be otherwise healthy.
The CDC advises: Any child, even previously healthy children and especially those with chronic medical conditions, can have a severe illness or even death from 2009 Pandemic influenza A (H1N1). All children aged 6 months and older should receive 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccine when it becomes available, and children with high-risk medical conditions should immediately consult with a health care provider if they develop an illness consistent with influenza.
For more information on the swine flu visit: www.cdc.gov
To read the full report visit: www.cdc.gov/mmwr
With profound shock and sadness we report the sudden death of Susan S. Spencer M.D.(1948-2009)

From: The New Haven Register Sunday, May 24, 2009

Susan Spencer


With profound shock and sadness we report the sudden death of Susan S. Spencer M.D. Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine on Thursday May 21, 2009 in Salt Lake City Utah from complications of an acute intestinal illness.

Dr. Spencer was an internationally recognized expert in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. She was the co-director of the Yale Epilepsy Program with her husband Dennis D. Spencer M.D. Chair of Neurosurgery. She was a pioneering woman in medicine fighting for and forging a pathway for other brilliant female scientists of the next generation

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H.O.P.E.

Helping Other People with Epilepsy

Finding an interesting speaker for your meeting is not always easy.  Finding an interesting speaker with fascinating and useful information to impart - and who charges no fee - can be even more difficult.   I have a topic that I believe you and your members with both enjoy and from which you will all benefit.

The topic, of course is epilepsy, a complex and fascinating medical condition.  Although epilepsy may appear to touch few people’s lives, consider this. We all know someone with a seizure disorder.  We simply may not be aware of it. Few people are also aware that one in ten of us would know how to recognize most seizures.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut’s speaking program is part of a nation project o increase awareness of epilepsy and remove the mystery that surrounds it. All speakers in the program are affected by the disorder, either directly or indirectly.  And, each is specially trained and certified in giving presentations to groups such as schools, Lions and Exchange clubs, Jaycees, and so much more.  Audiences usually come away from these presentations extremely pleased and enriched by what they have heard.

Feel free to email or call EFCT, to get more information and to schedule your program today.

800.899.3745