Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio
Mission
The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.
Vision
We are committed to helping create an environment where there is no stigma or fear associated with seizure disorders; where persons affected by epilepsy have the knowledge, self esteem and support to participate in normal life experiences; and where the barriers that they face have been removed.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio is an independently incorporated affiliate of the national office of the Epilepsy Foundation and an Outcome and System Partner with the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area.
Facts About Epilepsy
courtesy of epilepsy.com
- Up to 5% of the world's population may have a single seizure at some time in their lives.
- It is likely that around 60 million people in the world have epilepsy at any one time.
- Children and adolescents are more likely to have epilepsy of unknown or genetic origin than adults.
- Epilepsy can start at any age.
- Recent studies show that seizures in up to 70% of children and adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy can be controlled with medications; however, many of these people experience treatment-related side effects.
- Seizures in up to 30% of people with epilepsy do not respond to available medications.
Epilepsy Web Resources
Information about Epilepsy on the Internet
- Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio
- The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio serves residents of the following eleven counties in Western Ohio: Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby.
- Epilepsy Foundation National Site
- Not Another Moment Lost to Seizures
- Epilepsy.com
- Information, Community, Empowerment
- WebMD Epilepsy Section
- WebMD Epilepsy Health Center
- Wikipedia on Epilepsy
- Wikipedia has a lengthy article with many interesting links to additional sources of information about epilepsy.
Epilepsy
Short video description of Epilepsy
Learn About Epilepsy
8 Part Video Series about Epilepsy from illumistream
Help Fight Epilepsy!
Educate yourself about epilepsy
Volunteer to help others with epilepsy
Give your time to help our administrative staff
Make a donation to the EFWO
Attend an upcoming EFWO event
Get involved with one of the EFWO committees
Apply to be a board member
MUD VOLLEYBALL
Peace, Love, Mud
- Dayton Mud Volleyball
- The official home page of the event!
- Dayton Mud Promo
- Cool video promotion the EFWO 2008 Mud Volleyball Tournament, put together by the University of Dayton.
EFWO Fundraising Events
- EFWO Dayton Mardi Gras - February
- EFWO Walk - April
- Treasure Hunt Road Rally - April
- Mud Volleyball Tournament - July
- Wine and Jazz - November
Coming Soon
Events Calendar
Donation Link
Epilepsy Treatment Information
EFWO Board Members
and More!
Great Stuff on Amazon
Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 12/25/2009) 
Treating Epilepsy Naturally : A Guide to Alternative and Adjunct Therapies
Amazon Price: $14.49 (as of 12/25/2009)
Mommy, I Feel Funny! A Child's Experience with Epilepsy
Amazon Price: $11.65 (as of 12/25/2009)
Dr. Daniel Lowenstein
86 Minute Speech on Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Take a look into our current understanding of the function of the human brain and some of the important diseases that cause nervous system dysfunction. On this edition, Dr. Daniel Lowenstein, director of the UCSF Epilepsy Center, explores care and treatment of epilepsy. Series: "UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public" [10/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13106]
Runtime: 5155
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