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EpilepsyFoundationIA

@epilepsyiowa

The Epilepsy Foundation's Iowa office provides education, advocacy, support and services to individuals and families living with seizure disorders and epilepsy.

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Join Rachel Kinn PharmD, BCPPS at the Iowa Seizure Smart Conference for Navigating the RX Road on November 9, 2024, located at the Newton DMACC Conference Center. Register at givebutter.com/IASSC202

Join Rachel Kinn PharmD, BCPPS at the Iowa Seizure Smart Conference for Navigating the RX Road on November 9, 2024, located at the Newton DMACC Conference Center. 

Register at givebutter.com/IASSC202
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Join Maegan Tyrrell BA, CHES at the Iowa Seizure Smart Conference for Self-Care and Epilepsy on November 9, 2024, located at the Newton DMACC Conference Center Register at givebutter.com/IASSC2024

Join Maegan Tyrrell BA, CHES at the Iowa Seizure Smart Conference for Self-Care and Epilepsy on November 9, 2024, located at the Newton DMACC Conference Center

Register at givebutter.com/IASSC2024
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Get registered and join us next week on 1/29 at the Iowa State Capitol for Seizure Safe School Advocacy Day! Register at: givebutter.com/IASSSAdvocacyD…

Get registered and join us next week on 1/29 at the Iowa State Capitol for Seizure Safe School Advocacy Day!
Register at: givebutter.com/IASSSAdvocacyD…
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We appreciate Leah McPhearson from Ashley Hinson's office for taking time to learn about epilepsy and the importance of the CDC Epilepsy program funding, NIH funding for research and the BRAIN Initiative! #TSU2025

We appreciate Leah McPhearson from <a href="/RepAshleyHinson/">Ashley Hinson</a>'s office for taking time to learn about epilepsy and the importance of the CDC Epilepsy program funding, NIH funding for research and the BRAIN Initiative! #TSU2025
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We appreciate Andrew Bohn with Zach Nunn's office for taking the time to meet with us to hear stories about living with epilepsy. We hope you will join the bipartisan Congressional Epilepsy Caucus! #TSU2025

We appreciate Andrew Bohn with <a href="/RepZachNunn/">Zach Nunn</a>'s office for taking the time to meet with us to hear stories about living with epilepsy. We hope you will join the bipartisan Congressional Epilepsy Caucus! #TSU2025
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Thank you Blake Thelander Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D.'s office for meeting with us this week to learn about epilepsy and to discuss co-sponsoring the National Plan for Epilepsy Act (S. 494/H.R. 1189) and the Seizure Awareness Preparedness Act! #TSU2025

Thank you Blake Thelander <a href="/RepMMM/">Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D.</a>'s  office for meeting with us this week to learn about epilepsy and to discuss co-sponsoring the National Plan for Epilepsy Act (S. 494/H.R. 1189) and the Seizure Awareness Preparedness Act! #TSU2025
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We appreciate Nick Pottebaum with Chuck Grassley's office for learning about the importance of funding the CDC Epilepsy program, NIH, BRAIN Initiative as well as co-sponsoring the National Plan for Epilepsy (S. 494) and the Seizure Preparedness Act (S. 1024). #TSU2025

We appreciate Nick Pottebaum with <a href="/ChuckGrassley/">Chuck Grassley</a>'s  office for learning about the importance of funding the CDC Epilepsy program, NIH, BRAIN Initiative as well as co-sponsoring the National Plan for Epilepsy (S. 494) and the Seizure Preparedness Act (S. 1024).  #TSU2025
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Thank you Sarah Melone with Joni Ernst's office for discussing the funding for the CDC Epilepsy program, NIH, BRAIN Initiative; the ask to co-sponsor the Nat'l Plan for Epilepsy (S. 494) and the Seizure Preparedness Act (S. 1024); the ask to join the Epilepsy Caucus!#TSU2025

Thank you Sarah Melone with <a href="/SenJoniErnst/">Joni Ernst</a>'s  office for  discussing the funding for the CDC Epilepsy program, NIH, BRAIN Initiative; the ask to co-sponsor the Nat'l Plan for Epilepsy (S. 494) and the Seizure Preparedness Act (S. 1024); the ask to join the Epilepsy Caucus!#TSU2025
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We were in Washington DC this week for the Epilepsy Foundation of America Teens Speak Up & Public Policy Institute and left info at Rep. Randy Feenstra's office about the CDC Epilepsy program, NIH, Brain Initiative, Nat'l Plan for Epilepsy H.R. 1189, Epilepsy Caucus & Seizure Preparedness Act. #TSU2025

We were in Washington DC this week for the <a href="/EpilepsyFdn/">Epilepsy Foundation of America</a> Teens Speak Up &amp; Public Policy Institute and left info at <a href="/RepFeenstra/">Rep. Randy Feenstra</a>'s office about the CDC Epilepsy program, NIH, Brain Initiative, Nat'l Plan for Epilepsy H.R. 1189, Epilepsy Caucus &amp; Seizure Preparedness Act. #TSU2025
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Participate in a local walk near you! epilepsy.com/walks *Connect with others who understand the challenges of living with epilepsy. *Raise awareness about epilepsy and seizures. *Support research and programs that help people with epilepsy.

Participate in a local walk near you! epilepsy.com/walks
*Connect with others who understand the challenges of living with epilepsy.
*Raise awareness about epilepsy and seizures.
*Support research and programs that help people with epilepsy.
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At both our Iowa walks this spring, we will feature a Remembrance Area with a digital display to honor Iowans we've lost to SUDEP or an epilepsy-related death. If you would like to include a photo of your loved one, please submit it here: bit.ly/4jOSgxg

At both our Iowa walks this spring, we will feature a Remembrance Area with a digital display to honor Iowans we've lost to SUDEP or an epilepsy-related death. If you would like to include a photo of your loved one, please submit it here: bit.ly/4jOSgxg
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THANK YOU to our sponsors for our 2025 Walk for Epilepsy - Western Iowa which is TOMORROW in Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines! Register at: donate.epilepsy.com/event/WesternIA

THANK YOU to our sponsors for our 2025 Walk for Epilepsy - Western Iowa which is TOMORROW in Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines!  Register at: donate.epilepsy.com/event/WesternIA
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Iowa's Seizure Safe Schools legislation (HF 835/SF 368) is almost across the finish line in the Iowa General Assembly. SF 368 will be heard on the floor of the Iowa Senate TODAY! Take action at: bit.ly/IA25sss

Iowa's Seizure Safe Schools legislation (HF 835/SF 368) is almost across the finish line in the Iowa General Assembly. SF 368 will be heard on the floor of the Iowa Senate TODAY! Take action at: bit.ly/IA25sss
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Thank you IACP: Iowa Association of Community Providers for the opportunity to present our Seizure First Aid Ready program at your Annual Conference & Expo in Coralville! Get seizure first aid certified at Learn.Epilepsy.com

Thank you IACP: Iowa Association of Community Providers for the opportunity to present our Seizure First Aid Ready program at your Annual Conference &amp; Expo in Coralville! Get seizure first aid certified at Learn.Epilepsy.com
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Don't delay! Get your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers registered as in-person or virtual participants to support the 31,400 Iowans with active epilepsy! The Walk for Epilepsy - Eastern Iowa is at the City Park in Iowa City on June 7th! donate.epilepsy.com/event/EasternIA

Don't delay! Get your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers registered as in-person or virtual participants to support the 31,400 Iowans with active epilepsy! The Walk for Epilepsy - Eastern Iowa is at the City Park in Iowa City on June 7th! donate.epilepsy.com/event/EasternIA
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Thank you to KCRG-TV9 and Declan's Purple Ninja" Team for educating the public on #epilepsy and #SUDEP. Walk with us in Iowa City on 6/7! donate.epilepsy.com/event/EasternIA kcrg.com/video/2025/05/…

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Today, Governor Kim Reynolds, signed HF 835, Iowa's Seizure Safe Schools legislation, into law! Thank you to the lawmakers and advocates in attendance at today's bill signing ceremony!

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds, signed HF 835, Iowa's Seizure Safe Schools legislation, into law! Thank you to the lawmakers and advocates in attendance at today's bill signing ceremony!
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Thank you Ophelie Jacobson with KCCI News for educating Iowans on the new Seizure Safe School law and how this will improve healthcare for students with seizures in schools! Learn about epilepsy and seizure first aid at Learn.Epilepsy.com. kcci.com/article/iowa-f…

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Join us this Saturday 6/7 at the Walk for Epilepsy in Iowa City! Let's come together and celebrate Iowa's Seizure Safe Schools and raise awareness for epilepsy! Get registered: donate.epilepsy.com/event/EasternIA

Join us this Saturday 6/7 at the Walk for Epilepsy in Iowa City! Let's come together and celebrate Iowa's Seizure Safe Schools and raise awareness for epilepsy!
Get registered: donate.epilepsy.com/event/EasternIA
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Thank you to our 2025 Walk for Epilepsy E. IA Sponsors! The weather forecast looks beautiful this Saturday for our walk at the City Park in Iowa City! Don't delay; get registered as an in-person or a virtual/walk your way participant at: donate.epilepsy.com/event/EasternIA

Thank you to our 2025 Walk for Epilepsy E. IA Sponsors!  The weather forecast looks beautiful this Saturday for our walk at the City Park in Iowa City! Don't delay; get registered as an in-person or a virtual/walk your way participant at: donate.epilepsy.com/event/EasternIA