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EFNW Groups

Attend our education and support groups and meet other people affected by epilepsy.  Groups in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA and Spokane, WA.

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Volunteer for Camp

Become a camp counselor and assist children with epilepsy with a variety of camp activities including crafts, hiking, boating, etc.  Provide a fun, safe environment where campers can take risks, have adventures and make new friends.  Click here to download the volunteer application form.

Epilepsy Foundation Northwest

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Serving All of Washington and Oregon

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes people to have recurrent seizures. A seizure is a brief disruption of electrical activity in the brain.

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in children and the third most common neurological disorder in adults after Alzheimer's and stroke. It is equal in prevalence to cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined. Approximately 3 million Americans are affected by epilepsy, and approximately 200,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. One in 10 people will have a seizure at some point in their lives.

Epilepsy Foundation Northwest, formerly Epilepsy Foundation Oregon and Epilepsy Foundation Washington, is the principal advocate for the epilepsy community in Oregon and Washington.

We are committed to ensuring that children and adults living with seizures have the opportunity to fully participate in all life experiences.

For more information about the services we offer, please visit our Programs and Services page.

Or contact the Portland, Seattle or Spokane office for more information.

 Epilepsy Foundation Northwest, serving Washington and Oregon. Image: Mt. Hood, Oregon

National Epilepsy Awareness Month Conference

Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA

Cost: Free – Registration is required.
  
To register: Each attendee must send name, address, phone and email to: mail@epilepsynw.org or register by phone: 206-547-4551.
 
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
David Vossler, MD, Medical Director, Washington Neuroscience Institute, Valley Medical Center - Topic: “Current and Future Medications: Selecting the Correct Antiepileptic Drug”
 
Hillary Shurtleff, PhD, ABPP-CN, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, UW Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital - Topic: “School and Learning Issues in Children with Epilepsy”
 
Jeff Ojemann, MD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, UW Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital - Topic: “Surgical Options for Epilepsy in Children”
 
Regina Chacon, Outreach Coordinator, Washington Prescription Drug Program (WPDP) - Topic: “Getting the Most out of WPDP”
 
Anne M. Kysar, Esq., Schroeter, Goldmark & Bender - Topic: “Epilepsy & Social Security Disability”
 
Dana C. Hess, Lead Civil Rights Investigator/Trainer, Washington Human Rights Commission – Topic: “Disability Rights in Washington”