It is Halloween and we know that everyone loves putting on costumes and going out in their neighbourhoods trick-or-treating, receiving as much candy as possible! Most people with epilepsy can…
October 19th Marks SUDEP Action Day Each year, epilepsy organizations and foundations worldwide recognize SUDEP Action Day – a day devoted to raising awareness around the world about sudden unexpected…
This October marks Epilepsy Durham Region’s 35th anniversary. We would like to share a message from our Executive Director, Chelsea Kerstens, reflecting on how far we’ve come, and where we…
Summer has arrived, and for many of us, that means an upcoming flight, drive, or train ride for a well-deserved vacation. It is a time to relax and enjoy seeing…
My daughter has epilepsy – she started having seizures in her early teens. When the seizures first began, it was initially quite frightening in that we didn’t know what was happening…
I wanted to learn everything I could about pregnancy and epilepsy. Pregnancy and fertility in women with epilepsy was often on my mind after being diagnosed with epilepsy at eighteen.…
The Event Coordinator is a cross-functional team member, having responsibility for multiple small to large events. They will be required to work effectively with multiple staff members, utilizing collaboration tools…
Volunteers are an essential part of our organization. Did you know that Epilepsy Durham Region’s roots lie in volunteering? More than 30 years ago, this organization began as a group…
