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'Ask the Experts'

Frank Gilliam, M.D., M.P.H.
Frank Gilliam, M.D., M.P.H.
Caitlin Tynan Doyle
Professor of Neurology &
Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center,
The Neurological Institute at
Columbia University

Mood Disorders Initiative

On September 19, we held an online discussion about mood disorders with featured expert Frank Gilliam, M.D., M.P.H. Dr. Gilliam is the architect of a new self-evaluation screening tool, available on our website.

The event transcript is available online now. Updated: November 7, 2006

Women & Epilepsy Initiative

Kimford J. Meador, M.D.
Kimford J. Meador, M.D.
Melvin Greer Professor of Neurology
Director of Epilepsy Program &
Director of Clinical Alzheimer Program,
University of Florida

Kimford Meador, M.D., answered questions for the Women & Epilepsy Initiative Ask the Expert series, focusing on Health Issues for Women Living with Epilepsy.

See his responses to questions submitted online.
Udpated: October 5, 2006

What We Do

The Epilepsy Foundation's programs and services are designed to help people with epilepsy lead as normal a life as possible, and to support the search for a cure. As our mission statement says, we work for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.

Within these broad categories, many of our programs and services are targeted to specific populations -- parents of children with seizure disorders; men and women who live with seizures; teachers; employers; and caregivers. Other programs speak directly to the general public with the goal of raising public awareness -- and acceptance -- of seizures and epilepsy.

Many of these activities are offered by local Epilepsy Foundations nationwide; others may be pilot programs or new programs currently available in some but not all communities. Please check with your local Epilepsy Foundation for programs that interest you.

Programs in Your Community

Many programs and services may be offered by your local Epilepsy Foundation.