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Each year, our Society hosts Speaking of Epilepsy, a series of lectures on a wide variety of epilepsy related topics. In recent years topics have been as diverse as treatments, active living, epilepsy and learning, stress management, siblings of children with epilepsy, surgery, women's health, employment, and human rights issues.
The 2010-2011 Speaking of Epilepsy lecture series includes:
September 14
Epilepsy Surgery
Dr. Mary Connolly
October TBA
What's New in Epilepsy
Dr. Kevin Farrell
November 15
Epilepsy and Family Dynamics
Dr. Josef Zaide and Dr. Audrey Ho
January TBA
What To Do If Your Medications Fail
Dr. Linda Huh
February TBA
Ask the Expert
Panel Discussion
April TBA
Women With Epilepsy
May TBA
Anti-Epileptic Medications
June TBA
Epilepsy Research in BC
All lectures are held at the Chan Auditorium in the Education and Research Building at the Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of BC located on 4480 Oak Street at 28th Avenue. Lectures run from 7-9 pm. Please contact us at 604-875-6704 or at info@bcepilepsy.com to reserve your seat and confirm dates.
Admission is free to current members of our Society and only $10 for each lecture if you are not a member. You can take out a membership at the start of any lecture and receive free admission.
A map of the hospital site and the Chan Auditorium, is available here. Public transportation information, is available here.
Video recordings of lectures are available for viewing at the Lecture and Information Videos webpage.
Previous Speaking of Epilepsy Lecture Series Topics Include:
2010
Ask The Expert: Panel discussion with a neurologist, social worker, and BC Epilepsy staff.
2009
Research Update: Kirk Mulatz
Epilepsy Medications: Dr. Michael Jones
Women and Epilepsy: Dr. Tiffany Townsend
Ask The Expert: Panel discussion with a neurologist, nurse clinician, and social worker.
Parent Education Day Workshops: Epilepsy and Seizures 101, Optimal Treatments for Epilepsy, Developing Brains: From Learning to Life Choices, School and Parent Partnerships, Transition to Adult Services, Genetics and Epilepsy, and The Impacts of Epilepsy on the Family
2007-2008
Women and Epilepsy: Dr. Tiffany Townsend
Stress Management: Dr. Audrey Ho and Dr. Josef Zaide
Epilepsy Medications: Dr. Sia Michoulas
Human Rights and Epilepsy: Panel discussion with representatives from the People's Law School, BC Coalition of People With Disabilities, and THEO BC.
Epilepsy and Neuropsychology: Dr. Sare Akdag
The Link Between Genetics and Epilepsy: Dr. Michelle Demos
Ask The Expert: Panel discussion with a neurologist, nurse clinician, and social worker.
2006
Epilepsy Surgery: Dr. Mary Connolly
Epilepsy and Employment Issues: Panel discussion with representatives from the Neil Squire Society, Greater Vancouver Business Leadership Network, and the BC Human Rights Coalition.
Ask the Neurologist: Dr. Gordon Mackie
What's New in Epilepsy?: Dr. Kevin Farrell
Women with Epilepsy: Dr. Tiffany Townsend
Drug Treatment for Epilepsy: What's Old and What's New?: Dr. Michael Jones
Epilepsy and Sibling Issues: Dr. Audrey Ho
Parent Education Day workshops: Brain Anatomy and Seizures, The Causes and Natural History of Epilepsy in Children, What To Do If Medications Fail, Roadmap for Families: Navigating the Future, School Issues, Drug Pharmacology, Letting Go: Fostering Independence, Creating Friendships, and Care for the Caregiver.
2005
Epilepsy and Depression: Dr. Leon Berzen
Ask a Neurologist: Dr. Gordon Mackie
Anti-epileptic Drugs: How Doctors Choose and Doctors Use: Dr. Kevin Farrell
Why Do We Treat Seizures?: Dr. Michael Jones
Women Living With Epilepsy: Dr. Lisa Bateman
Parent Education Day workshops: Who Gets Epilepsy and What Happens to Them?, Planning for Transition to Adulthood: A Developmental Approach, What To Do If Drugs Fail, Building Peer and Sibling Relationships, Creating Non-Profit Societies to Support People with Disabilities, and The Impact of Epilepsy on Learning.
2004
Living an Active Life: Panel discussion featuring people with epilepsy
Ask a Neurologist: Dr. Gordon Mackie
Why Use the Drugs We Do: Dr. Michael Jones
Women Living With Epilepsy: Dr. Lisa Bateman
What To Do If Medications Fail: Dr. Kevin Farrell
2000-2003
Epilepsy: What's Known, What's New, What's Coming?
Seizure Recognition and First Aid
Children and Teens: Living With Epilepsy
Complementary/Non-Traditional Approaches to Seizure Control: What You Should Know and How to Assess Whether It's Right For You
Disability Benefits
Finding Your Voice and Using It
Coping with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and the Workplace: Your Range of Options
Women's Issues
Traditional Chinese Medicine
EEGs: Making Sense Of It
Pharmacist Roundtable
Reflexology: An Introduction
Living Well With Epilepsy
Talking Epilepsy: Discussing the "E" Word
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