Epilepsy is topic of seminar in Johnston, Iowa
By Joanne Fox, Journal staff writer | Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Persons with epilepsy and their families can learn more about the disorder and trends in research and treatment at a conference in Central Iowa.
The Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois Iowa and Nebraska will host the day-long event, "Epilepsy: Issues and Answers," from 8:45 to 3 p.m., Oct. 4 at the Bridge Campus, Meredith Reformed Church, Johnston, Iowa.
Discussing "Breaking News in Epilepsy Research and Treatment" is David Moore, M.D., a neurologist with expertise in the treatment of epilepsy, with the McFarland Clinic, Ames, Iowa. "New Advances in the Medical and Surgical Management of Epilepsy" is the topic of Bassam Assaf, M.D., the director of the Trinity Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Rock Island, Ill.
Explaining neuropsychological testing is DeAnn Nerem, PhD., a neuropsychologist practicing with Ruan Neurology Clinic, Des Moines, Iowa. Kyle Frette, a legislative advocacy specialist with Advocacy Strategies in Des Moines, will be the luncheon speaker to report on grassroots advocacy efforts for epilepsy.
During the break-out sessions in the afternoon, Paul Connolly, a special education expert with ASK Resource Center in Des Moines will examine epilepsy and its role in the special education and Neva Skinner, a social worker with the Trinity Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Rock Island, Ill., will lead a discussion on "The Social Impact of Epilepsy."
Cost to attend the conference is $10 per person; $15 per family of two or more. Pre-registration is recommended by Sept. 29. For more information, call the Epilepsy Foundation in Des Moines at (515) 282-3580 or visit its Web site www.epilepsyheartland.org.
For those unable to attend the conference in Johnston, the Epilepsy Support Group of the Sioux City area meets at 5 p.m., the third Tuesday of the month at Prestwick Apartment Clubhouse, 4230 Hickory Lane. For more information, call Steve Fox at 274-6927 or email slf1970@cableone.net.
The Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois Iowa and Nebraska will host the day-long event, "Epilepsy: Issues and Answers," from 8:45 to 3 p.m., Oct. 4 at the Bridge Campus, Meredith Reformed Church, Johnston, Iowa.
Discussing "Breaking News in Epilepsy Research and Treatment" is David Moore, M.D., a neurologist with expertise in the treatment of epilepsy, with the McFarland Clinic, Ames, Iowa. "New Advances in the Medical and Surgical Management of Epilepsy" is the topic of Bassam Assaf, M.D., the director of the Trinity Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Rock Island, Ill.
Explaining neuropsychological testing is DeAnn Nerem, PhD., a neuropsychologist practicing with Ruan Neurology Clinic, Des Moines, Iowa. Kyle Frette, a legislative advocacy specialist with Advocacy Strategies in Des Moines, will be the luncheon speaker to report on grassroots advocacy efforts for epilepsy.
During the break-out sessions in the afternoon, Paul Connolly, a special education expert with ASK Resource Center in Des Moines will examine epilepsy and its role in the special education and Neva Skinner, a social worker with the Trinity Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Rock Island, Ill., will lead a discussion on "The Social Impact of Epilepsy."
Cost to attend the conference is $10 per person; $15 per family of two or more. Pre-registration is recommended by Sept. 29. For more information, call the Epilepsy Foundation in Des Moines at (515) 282-3580 or visit its Web site www.epilepsyheartland.org.
For those unable to attend the conference in Johnston, the Epilepsy Support Group of the Sioux City area meets at 5 p.m., the third Tuesday of the month at Prestwick Apartment Clubhouse, 4230 Hickory Lane. For more information, call Steve Fox at 274-6927 or email slf1970@cableone.net.
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