Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is a condition in which patients have unprovoked seizures. Epilepsy is the 4thmost common neurological disorder and effects millions of people worldwide. Epilepsy causes significant disability secondary not only to injury and medication effects, but also secondary to driving restrictions that limit employability. Some patients with epilepsy may also succumb secondary to their illness in a form of sudden unexplained death (SUDEP) that may be associated with epilepsy.
To lead the charge of treating epilepsy and managing epilepsy comorbid conditions, in regions only NAEC Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, so that our patients may live more productive lives. As our regions only LEVEL IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, we also offer epilepsy surgical treatments including (but not limited to) epilepsy resective surgery, laser ablations, and neuromodulation with implantable devices to treat epilepsy including vagal nerve stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and responsive neurostimulation. We also provide services to monitor the cognition of patients with epilepsy (PWE) (neuropsychology) and manage their comorbid mood conditions (clinical psychology). We are a member of the HITN network, and are 1 of 17 prestigious Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers across the United States. Through the HITN network, we also offer cognitive coaching to promote coping skills in people living with epilepsy.
Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, is hosting this walk to raise funds in support of the local Epilepsy Clinics and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), where we provide the highest level of Comprehensive Care to patients in our NAEC Level IV Certified Center for adult and pediatric patients with epilepsy.
The EPILEPSY AWARENESS WALK, is being hosted by the Medical College of Georgia at Wellstar MCG Health Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at the Augusta Riverwalk. The walk is up to 3 miles and will include music, snacks, and fun activities for the whole family. To show support, EPILEPSY AWARENESS walk shirts are worn; and patients will give testimonials describing their fight with epilepsy.
calendar icon Saturday, November 4, 2023
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