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Please join us for our 4th annual Epilepsy education forum: Embracing Who You Are | Living Well with Epilepsy. This is a full day event with expert guest speakers!
Where: Whitby Public Library | 410 Dundas Street West, Whitby | Room 1A/B
When: Saturday, November 10th | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
**Please note that you must register to attend this event. There is a $20.00 registration fee, payable to Epilepsy Durham Region which includes your full day of education, lunch, and an Epilepsy Durham Region mug
Please join us on Friday, October 26th for our first annual Masquerade Ball in support of local Epilepsy programming.
It's Because of You Masquerade Ball | An eloquent evening of dinner, dancing, and silent auction
When: Friday, October 26th, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: Deer Creek Golf Course and Banquet Facility | 2700 Audley Road Ajax
Purchase Tickets: www.becauseofyou.ca
Welcome! In this blog you will find some important information about how to live a worry-free summer with epilepsy. There are many helpful tips as well as interesting topics that can help educate you on the importance of living your best life with epilepsy and how this can be achieved.
Introduction:
Hi! My name is Rebekah. I am a twenty year old paramedic student who has epilepsy. I have been seizure free for three years and am happy to share with you the tips and tricks that I have learned to having a safe and seizure-free summer. I cannot wait to help you understand that living with epilepsy does not have to be dreadful, and that the summer can still be one of the most fun times of the year. With a positive mindset and good support, we can all make it through this together.
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A Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance
Canadians are proud of our publicly funded health care system, which is based on need and not ability to pay. However, prescription drugs are not covered in a consistent way across the country, and too many Canadians cannot afford the medicines they need.
In Budget 2018, the Government established an Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare (“the Council”), led by Dr. Eric Hoskins, to provide independent advice on how to best implement national pharmacare in a manner that is affordable for Canadians and their families, employers and governments.
Why are we talking about epilepsy during the 2018 Ontario election?
Families that are touched by epilepsy in Ontario need support programs and community education. Programs that help people understand their epilepsy and how to manage it, reduce seizure frequency and unnecessary hospital visits, and help them live well in the community need to be a priority for the next government. Ontario’s Community Epilepsy Agencies are already providing these programs, but with limited resources and need provincial funding to maintain and expand programs for people living with epilepsy.
How You Can Help!
Reach out to party leaders and your local provincial election candidates. Let your voice be heard that you support Epilepsy Community Education and Support Programs and you want to see the next government make funding them a priority. You can send an email,
