Article originally featured in the Miami Herald | BY SHEAH RARBACK srarback@hotmail.com My friend Karen asked why I hadn’t written a column about the ketogenic diet. Her interest, as CEO of The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, is understandable. Using a ketogenic diet for stopping or reducing seizures in people with epilepsy…...
Faces of Epilepsy: Annabelle
It was a typical pregnancy, every doctor appointment normal and great. She was born totally healthy; absolutely no issues at all. She met her milestones on time. She was a typical, beautiful little girl that enjoyed playing with her brother, playing with toys, and loved the playground. Then, a little…...
Commitment 2018: Health care
Article originally featured on WPBF. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — WPBF 25 News is kicking off Commitment 2018. It’s our stations promise to keep you informed leading up to the November election. Each month our team of journalists will be highlighting a different topic Florida voters care about deeply. We…...
Building Partnerships for Epilepsy Education and Awareness for Law Enforcement Personnel
Article originally featured on Epilepsy.com The Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy Foundation Florida, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) International lead a training for law enforcement. Thursday, January 4, 2018 As first responders, law enforcement must assess a situation in a matter of seconds to determine if a person is in danger, breaking the…...
The Child with Epilepsy
The Child with Epilepsy By: Judith Siskind, Ph.D., Epilepsy Foundation of Florida Staff Psychologist Parents need to help them lead as normal a life as possible Many children with epilepsy experience few seizures and no significant learning difficulty. In fact, some excel academically in school despite occasional seizures. Children whose…...
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