Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, Inc.

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Here you can find the latest news updates featured in The Update, a quarterly newsletter published by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati.

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Miss your printed copy? Archived print editions of The Update are available on the right in PDF format.

 
My Story Dec 27, 2007
Do you have a story to share?
New Support Group Forming Dec 27, 2007
Warren County Support Group
Seizure Disorders Today Dec 27, 2007
Cable TV Show
Community Care Day Dec 27, 2007
Community Care Day
Dr. David M. Ficker Dec 27, 2007
Epilepsy and Driving
Epilepsy Awareness Month Dec 27, 2007
November 2007
Making Connections-Young Adults with Epilepsy Aug 2, 2007
Looking for 16-24 year olds with epilepsy
Locals Lobby for Epilepsy Aug 2, 2007
Participants go to Washington D.C. to lobby for epilepsy
Driving with Epilepsy Aug 2, 2007
Participate in an Ohio State University survey
Epilepsy Right to Know Bill HB 99-SB 114 Aug 2, 2007
What's new with this bill?
Motorcycle Run-Cruise In for Epilepsy Aug 2, 2007
May 26th Wrap-Up
Mud Volleyball 2007 Wrap up Aug 2, 2007
Get all of the dirt!
Message from the Executive Director Aug 2, 2007
Greetings from Kathy Stewart
Ask the Neurologist-Advocacy and Epilepsy Aug 2, 2007
Dr. Ficker discusses advocacy
Camp Dream Catcher July 2007 Aug 2, 2007
Highlights from summer camp
Support the Epilepsy Right to Know Bill Apr 20, 2007
House Bill 99/Senate Bill 114
Support Restoration of the Americans With Disabilities Act Apr 20, 2007
ADA information
New! Butler County Support Group Apr 20, 2007
Butler County Support Group Forming
Employment Skills Training for those with Epilepsy Apr 20, 2007
Skills Training Employment Program
2007 Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program Apr 20, 2007
2007 Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
Mardi Gras 2007 Apr 20, 2007
Mardi Gras 2007 Wrap-Up
Summer 2007 Camp Dream Catcher Apr 20, 2007
Upcoming Camp Dream Catcher session
Ask the Neurologist May 2007 Apr 20, 2007
EPILEPSY AND EMPLOYMENT
A word from our New Executive Director Apr 20, 2007
Welcome Kathy Stewart!
Community Care Day with Fifth Third Bank May 17, 2006
Community Care Day with Fifth Third Bank
Emerald Miles 2006 Recap May 17, 2006
Emerald Miles 2006 Recap
Mardi Gras 2006 May 17, 2006
Mardi Gras 2006
Kids Speak Up May 17, 2006
Kids Speak Up
Ask the Neurologist May 17, 2006
Ask the Neurologist
Camp 2006 Apr 7, 2006
Camp 2006
Frank Apr 7, 2006
Frank
Resources Apr 7, 2006
Resources
Day Activity Program Update Apr 7, 2006
Day Activity Program Update
Emerald Miles 2006: Make a Difference Apr 7, 2006
Emerald Miles 2006: Make a Difference
Ask the Neurologist - Dr. David Ficker Apr 7, 2006
Ask the Neurologist - Dr. David Ficker
Amy Lee of Evanescence to Champion Epilepsy Cause Jan 19, 2006
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati is calling attention to the November observance of National Epilepsy Awareness Month with the announcement that the Foundation's national organization is working with rock singer and composer Amy Lee on a campaign for epilepsy awareness.
From the Desk of the Executive Director: December 2005 Jan 19, 2006
I acknowledge and thank you for your generous support of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati. I am excited to tell you about a new partnership between the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Altenau Health Group, a Giving Profits Affiliate, to generate a stable growing source of revenue for our programs.
Planning Your Gift to the Epilepsy Council Jan 19, 2006
There are many ways to give a gift of hope through the Epilepsy Council's Planned Giving Program. Outright gifts such as cash, publicly traded securities, real estate, tangible personal property, mutual fund shares, and closely held stock are often the most common ways to give.
2006 Mardi Gras Gala Jan 19, 2006
The second annual Mardi Gras Gala is being held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cincinnati on Fat Tuesday, February 28.
Epilepsy Foundation Joins Partnership for Prescription Assistance Jan 19, 2006
Millions of people across the country, including many who have epilepsy, have difficulty affording health care. But the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, of which the Epilepsy Foundation is part, has good news.
Medicare Part D: Coming in 2006 Jan 19, 2006
Beginning January 1, 2006, new Medicare prescription drug plans will be available to people with Medicare.
You Are Not Alone Program Kicks Off in October 2005 Jan 19, 2006
October 2005 marked the kickoff of You Are Not Alone: Parenting Your Teen with Epilepsy. This program was designed in cooperation with other Epilepsy Foundation affiliates across the country to provide information, guidance and support to parents and caregivers of teens with epilepsy through six (6) educational workshops.
Many Hands Make Light Work Jan 19, 2006
The 2005 United Way Community Care Day was a huge success. Both ITW Air Management and the IT Department at Fifth Third Bank gave it their all for the benefit of our clients at Sycamore Vista and Benton Center.
Emerald Miles 2006 Jan 19, 2006
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. for the annual Epilepsy Foundation of Cincinnati Emerald Miles Run/Walk at Newport on the Levee.
2006 Raffle: Villa Aves in Manzanilla Mexico Jan 19, 2006
The Epilepsy Foundation is pleased to offer the opportunity to purchase a ticket to win a seven (7) night vacation at a villa overlooking the Mexican Riviera. The ticket deadline is January 31, 2006.
Ask the Expert: Dr. David M. Ficker on Selecting Medications Jan 19, 2006
In the December 2005 "Ask the Expert," neurologist Dr. Ficker discusses how different medications are needed to treat distinct seizure types.
The Update - December 2005 Jan 13, 2006
The December 2005 version of The Update contains Ask the Neurologist, Emerald Miles, Mardi Gras Gala, Raffle, Medicare Part D, Planned Giving and more. (PDF format)