Epilepsy

• Talks stop for life-changing epilepsy medications in Saskatchewan

  A drug used to treat epilepsy that has been confirmed for use in both the U.S and in Europe was being eyed for Saskatchewan, but talks have suddenly stopped.

  Canada

  Nov 27
  
• United Way KFL&A kick-starts annual fundraising campaign

  United Way KFL&A kick-started its campaign fundraiser with a pancake breakfast in hopes of raising nearly $4 million by the end of November.

  Canada

  Sep 6
  
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• ‘Running into roadblocks’: Canadian family fights to get care for daughter with epilepsy

  A New Brunswick family is struggling to get health care for their young daughter with epilepsy. They're now raising money to get treatment outside the province.

  Health

  Mar 28
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• New adult epilepsy monitoring unit running at HSC Winnipeg

  'In Manitoba, there are approximately 23,000 people who live with epilepsy and seizure disorders,' and as many as one in 10 Manitobans have an epileptic seizure in their lifetime.

  Health

  Mar 26
• Ontario to implement new comprehensive epilepsy policy in schools

  "When you see someone having a seizure, it's extremely scary and frightening, so our goal is to empower teachers and empower staff to know how to respond," she added.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2023
• Calgary family fights to ensure children with special needs have necessary resources

  A Calgary family is advocating that all children, including those with special needs, get a full educational experience, including riding the bus.

  Education

  Dec 4, 2023
• B.C. school district backpedals after excluding student with complex needs from field trip

  Grade 6 student Sophia Burrell lives with autism, epilepsy and impaired vision, and according to her parents, "going swimming and water has always been a huge light of her life."

  Education

  Jun 20, 2023
• Canada first: London, Ont. hospital performs deep brain surgery with robot assistance

  The surgery helps treat seizures caused by epilepsy, one of the most common neurological disorders in the world as it affects roughly 300,000 Canadians.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2023
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• N.S. parents present petition calling for cannabis oil meds coverage for children

  A six-year-old girl and her parents were at the Nova Scotia legislature to lobby for the province to cover the cost of using cannabis oil to treat her seizures.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2023
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• ‘You’re not losing out’: Advocates raising awareness about epilepsy in shadow of COVID-19

  Advocates with the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance say the national campaign has been overshadowed in recent years, sharing the same anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2023