News Archive

Archive Year:
November
Janet's Story
November, 2011

Chattanooga local Janet Kemp shares her story of epilepsy.

Audio Conferences
November, 2011

You're invited to learn more about epilepsy through these audio conferences!

Holiday Party
November, 2011

Join us on December 8th for our annual holiday party!

Volunteers Needed
November, 2011

We need help organizing our 2012 Chocolate Fling & Silent Auction!

National Epilepsy Awareness!
November, 2011

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. See how you can be involved!

Children's Hospital Classic
November, 2011

A fundraising golf tournament that benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee

August
A Mother's View
August, 2011

Read about how one mother learned about epilepsy as her young daughter was diagnosed.

July
Medical Alert Bracelets Update!
July, 2011

The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee recently was awarded a grant to distribute a new trial medical alert bracelet for children that includes all of a person's medical records on a USB drive included in the bracelet. The study is now approved!

New Laser Treatment
July, 2011

Watch this CBS Early Show's story about how a new laser surgery for epilepsy is helping some youth at Texas Children's Hospital.

June
Join us on Facebook!
June, 2011

A facebook group has formed.

When the Doctor is the Patient
June, 2011

Newly elected Epilepsy Foundation national board chair, Dr. Brien Smith, neurologist, was recently interviewed about his experiences as a patient with epilepsy. His thoughts were published in the New York Times.

May
2011 Summer Camp Opportunitites
May, 2011

Information about area camps for children with epilepsy for the summer 2011.

Nicole's Story
May, 2011

Read a local woman's story of people's fear of her seizures and how she tries to live life despite job discrimination.

Women With Epilepsy
May, 2011

On Thursday, May 5, Dr. Nataria Pitiyanuvath, neurologist at Erlanger, will be speaking about women and epilepsy issues. There are many online resources available as well.

Autism & Epilepsy
May, 2011

According to some studies, up to 25% of people with autism are also expected to develop epilepsy. A new study suggests that for people with autism, their seizures are expected to be more severe than average.

2011 Chocolate Fling Success
May, 2011

On April 10, the greater Chattanooga community came together and raised $17,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee by eating a LOT of chocolate!

February
Educating Police
February, 2011

What do police need to know about seizures? A lot more than you might think.

Is Your Child Bullied?
February, 2011

There is a new website dedicated to the issues surrounding children being bullied because of seizures.

Trouble Paying for Meds?
February, 2011

Do you or your loved ones have trouble paying for medications? There is a new program in town that you should know about.

1 in 26 Will Have Epilepsy
February, 2011

New study published says that now 1 in 26 are expected to develop epilepsy at some point in their life.

Save the Date: April 10!
February, 2011

Our 2011 Chocolate Fling will be April 10 from 2 - 4p.m. at The Mill!

Tara's Story
February, 2011

Mother of two daughters, Lorna Croft tells the story of how her family has been affected by epilepsy.