April 29, 2016 Since November 2015, a pit bull named “Chloe,” remained homeless at the Ridgecrest Animal Shelter in Kern County, California. Sadly, the friendly dog, who was known to have detected seizures for two people (before the seizures happened), sat for months at the facility because there were many…...
10-year-old raises money for children’s hospital
By Jesse Buchanan – Meriden Record- Journal June 8, 2016 When the speaker stopped working on an iPad used by the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to help teach pronunciation, 10-year-old Gavin Haines wanted to get a replacement. Since then his fundraising — which has included bake sales, donations from businesses,…...
Miami New Times: Best Citizen – Blanca Mesa
Congratulations to Healthcare Navigator, Blanca Mesa, for being selected the Miami New Times Best Citizen of the Year! Miami New Times, June 15, 2016 As the seas inexorably rise and greenhouse gases cook our atmosphere like a microwave left on high, there’s never been a more important time to protect…...
Brain pacemaker reduces seizures in patients (featuring Board Member – Dr. Tarek Zakaria)
By Kristi Krueger – Local News 10 June 07, 2016 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Spider-man was a lucky guy – one bite from an eight-legged creature gave him superpowers. When a brown spider bit Krystle Thrasher, 29, it caused five years of debilitating seizures. “I get very confused after,” Thraser said, describing the…...
Spreading Awareness and Healing Lives at the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida
By Marina I. Jokic – Florida State Homes One of the most important services provided by EFOF is individualized case management or tailored health plans for patients and their families. Those affected by epilepsy also have the choice to join a support group; there are a variety of group meetings on…...
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