Following a meeting with Anthony Lostracco, Manager of the Drug Shortages Unit at Health Canada this past Friday, the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance has learned that Health Canada is in contact with Teva Canada about the shortage, its future resolution, and the extent to which Health Canada may be able to assist. Our community member Rebecca…
The First Seizure I was 12 years old when I had my first seizure. It was a day like any other, filled with the usual excitement and exhaustion that comes from returning home after a sleep-away camp. I was buzzing with adrenaline from the adventures and late-night chats with my cabin mates. My dad was…
Holiday charity gift wrapping begins on Black Friday, November 29 in the SWB Lounge across from the Food Court. All proceeds will be donated to the Epilepsy South Central Ontario. Dates: November 29 (Black Friday), December 2 – 24 (Daily) Location: SWB Lounge (across from the Food Court) Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday: 12PM – 9PM Saturday:…
Toronto, ON – November 1, 2024 – Epilepsy South Central Ontario, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by seizure disorders, has received new signage for their central office. The previous signage had been damaged and vandalized. TPH (The Printing House™), a Canadian-owned print company with a long tradition of…
Are you a student with Epilepsy who is enrolled or is about to be enrolled in a post-secondary education program this September? Then congratulations, you are already well on your way to beating the odds. Only one in three people with disabilities earn a post-secondary degree in Canada. If you have Epilepsy and you are…
As a child, I was one of the playful and outgoing of the group. In grade 2, I had my very first tonic-clonic seizure at home while playing a game on the computer with my twin sister, Caroline. We didn’t know what was happening so Caroline called up our older brother, Derek and then he…
