This group meets in-person every 3rd Saturday of the month at 5pm Arizona time at Beyond Bread at 421 W Ina Road in Tuscon. This group is geared toward adults with epilepsy. For questions, group ...

Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.” But what if the “version of past events are disputed?” Where does that leave history and ...

This support group provides an opportunity to meet other adults living with epilepsy and to share your experience with others. This is open to anyone and virtual.

Public Health Institute (PHI) is the annual skill-building conference to improve the ability of the epilepsy network to address the social determinants of epilepsy. Through the Epilepsy Foundation’s ...

It was a chilly and windy day in December. Thursday, December 3rd to be exact. I decided to go to the supermarket at lunchtime. I never ever go to the supermarket during the week at the height of ...

My daughter Lexi is our third baby and is 16 months old. Lexi was born with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). This is the most common congenital viral infection affecting newborns, and unfortunately, ...

Join the National Epilepsy Walk in D.C. on March 15 & make an impact. With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters. With your help, we've made huge ...

The Epilepsy Foundation Arizona provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, EFAZ ...

Some people may find that seizures occur in a pattern or are more likely to occur in certain situations. Sometimes is just by chance, but other times it’s not. Keeping track of any factors that may ...

Yes, it can. Seizures are very sensitive to sleep patterns. Some people have their first and only seizures after an "all-nighter" at college or after not sleeping well for long periods. If you have ...

A risk factor is something that makes a person more likely to develop seizures and epilepsy. Sometimes a risk factor can cause scarring of the brain or lead to areas of the brain not developing or ...

Yes, it can. Missing doses of seizure medicine is the most common cause of breakthrough seizures. Missed medicines can trigger seizures in people with both well-controlled and poorly controlled ...