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Illinois Epilepsy Action Network

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The Illinois Epilepsy Action Network is dedicated to uniting and empowering those affected by epilepsy throughout the state of Illinois and nationwide, by raising public awareness of this life-altering medical condition and promoting legislation that improves the quality of life for people with seizures.
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To JOIN the Illinois Epilepsy Action Network and keep updated on our efforts, sign up HERE (www.EpilepsyIllinois.org)!
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The Illinois Epilepsy Action Network is supported by the following organizations:
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois, Iowa & Nebraska
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois
Epilepsy: Facts vs. Fiction
-Epilepsy is not a disease; it is a neurological condition defined as recurrent seizures.
-Epilepsy is not a form of mental illness or retardation.
-Epilepsy does not only affect children. Anyone at any age can develop it.
-Epilepsy is not contagious.
-Over 125,000 people in the Greater Chicago area have epilepsy.
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Sign the Epilepsy Petition!

Through the end of the year, Epilepsy Foundation affiliates across the country are going to be engaged in an effort to collect 100,000 signatures on an epilepsy-specific petition. By signing this peti...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Epilepsy Medication Switching Featured on NBC5

Many people with epilepsy can safely use either generic medications or more expensive brand names. For a number of people, however, being switched without their knowledge or consent can lead to seriou...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:06:00 GMT

Epilepsy Issues and Answers

Hosted By: Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois, IAWhen: Saturday Oct 04, 2008 at 12:00 PMWhere Bridge Campus of Meredith Reformed Church10025 NW 62nd Ave.Johnston, Iowa|16 50111United States...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:28:00 GMT

IL article on employment rights for people with seizures

An interesting story recently ran in the Rockford Register Star related to the employment rights of people living with epilepsy:Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files suit against Wal-Mart
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:03:00 GMT

8th Annual Golf Outing for Epilepsy

Hosted By: Epilepsy IllinoisWhen: Tuesday Sep 16, 2008 at 1:00 AMWhere Ruffled Feathers Golf Club1 Pete Dye DriveLemont, IL 60439United StatesDescription:Epilepsy Illinois Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:54:00 GMT

Story on Camp Roehr in the Belleville News-Democrat

Recent story on Camp Roehr, a summer camp sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois:Camp Roehr gives young epileptics a summer to remember
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:13:00 GMT

The Greater Chicago Epilepsy Walk breaks records in 2008!

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported this year's Epilepsy Walks! Over 1,700 walkers participated in fun-filled mornings of beautiful weather and good company at the Wheaton and Chicago sites....
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:02:00 GMT