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CSHCS ALERT #8-2019 - Epilepsy Innovation Conference

Thu 5/9/2019 5:52 PM

The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is thrilled to hold its second annual Epilepsy Innovation Conference at the Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids on June 1, 2019. As the title of the conference suggests, all presentations will have a strong focus on the latest advances in the field and exciting changes on the horizon. People with epilepsy, parents and other family members, and professionals are all encouraged to attend. This year’s conference will feature Kurt Eichenwald, New York Times Bestselling Author of A Mind Unraveled, in a conversation moderated by Wood TV’s Brian Sterling.

SESSION TOPICS:

Advances in Neurodiagnostics and Pre-Surgical Evaluation How recent advances are expanding access to surgical treatment

Brain Health in Epilepsy: Reprioritizing Emotional and Cognitive Wellbeing Why cognitive function and mental health are as important as seizure control to brain health and quality of life

The Genetics of Epilepsy: Cracking the Code How the rapidly expanding field of genetics is enhancing epilepsy diagnosis and facilitating precision medicine

New Treatment Spotlight: Cannabidiol for Epilepsy The science of cannabidiol as a treatment for epilepsy and practical considerations for its use

Epilepsy Q&A

ext. 1204 to register by phone.800-377-6226For speakers and times, check out the Full Agenda. Those who register by May 17 will be entered in a drawing to win a signed copy of “A Mind Unraveled.” If the conference fee is a barrier to attending, it can be reduced or waived. Please Register Online or call Pam Bird at

 

Marcia Franks, Department Specialist

Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Division

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Lewis Cass Building, 6th Floor

320 S. Walnut Street

Lansing, Michigan 48913

517-241-5071Voice:

517-335-8055Fax: