Wednesday, August 11, 2010

MedFly: Adults and Kids Harmed by CT Scans

MedFly: Adults and Kids Harmed by CT Scans: "Radiation overdoses in both adults and children from computed tomography (CT) scans have lead to a lot of worry and finger-pointing in the n..."

Surgery alleviates epilepsy seizures for 8 yr old

Surgery alleviates epilepsy seizures for 8 yr old

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Talk About It!


"Talk About It.org created by Greg Grunberg (star of the upcoming NBC Series
LOVE BITES, and best-known for HEROES, ALIAS and FELICITY) and in collaboration
with the Epilepsy Foundation unites Hollywood celebrities and top health care experts to end the misperceptions and misunderstanding about epilepsy and seizure disorders. "

Thank you Greg and all those who helped spread the word about Epilepsy. Slowly and surely...coming out of the shadows.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Film helps viewers 'experience' effects of epilepsy

LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas professors have collaborated on a film that uses symphonic music to help viewers “experience” an epileptic seizure and see how disruptive a seizure is to the brain’s normal functions. They hope their film will help to educate the public about epilepsy.

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Monday, June 28, 2010

Name the Exhibit - Win Food!

“In our life there is a single color, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love.” – Marc Chagall

The Epilepsy Association of Utah, in partnership with the University of Utah, are pleased to announce the creation of an annual art exhibit featuring the works of people living with Epilepsy.

The Association needs your help to name the Exhibit. The winning entry will be chosen by The Association and the author will receive a 20$ gift card to Madeline’s Restaurant.

Help us make a beautiful impression.

Entries will be accepted on The EAU Facebook Page, Twitter or by email: info@epilepsyut.org.

Details on artwork submission will follow.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Thank You!

The Yard Sale at Madeline's was a big success! Thank you to everyone who participated. We had a great turnout and fabulous donations.

A special thanks to Adam and his family for hosting this event and for providing such wonderful support!

We talked to many people about Epilepsy and made a few new friends. Again, a great thanks to all who helped!