Epilepsy is the most common serious disease of the brain, affecting over 50 million people worldwide. Epilepsy Durham Region is an inclusive organization where those living with Epilepsy and their family can receive support, education, and resources. Utilizing a network of programs and services, our team provides specialized care, while building community awareness throughout Durham Region.
Epilepsy Durham Region
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Buy your Tickets for a Province-Wide Online 50/50 Raffle Supporting Epilepsy
Alongside its Community Epilepsy Agency partners across the province, Epilepsy Ontario now has an online 50/50 raffle to support programs and services across the province, including Durham Region! Proceeds from this online 50/50 raffle will help provide education, advocacy, information and support services to the almost 95,000 people living with epilepsy and their families in Ontario.
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Epilepsy Durham Region announces new Executive Director
Epilepsy Durham Region Announces New Executive Director Whitby – May 25, 2020 – It is with great pleasure that the Epilepsy Durham Region (EDR) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Chelsea Kerstens as the new Executive Director. Epilepsy Durham Region is a registered non-profit providing tailored support to strengthen individuals and their families’ ability to manage the physical,
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Epilepsy Durham Region Office Closed (until further notice) | COVID-19 Update
Epilepsy Durham Region is excited about celebrating Epilepsy Awareness month, and you may be wondering about upcoming scheduled events with the news surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of this announcement, several events have been postponed and our office will be official closed to the public until April 5th, aligning with the Ontario School Boards.
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COVID-19 Resources
Epilepsy Durham Region will do our best to provide current COVID-19 updates and resources to help individuals and families through this overwhelming time. Ontario COVID-19 Assessment Centres - Ontario Health Coalition Public Health Services – Government of Canada Ontario COVID – 19 Resource – Province of Ontario Employment Insurance benefits Leave – Government of Canada Ontario Human Rights...
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A Special Birthday Wish
Epilepsy Durham Region Youth Ambassador, Abbie, is celebrating her 19th birthday this June and has asked for something very special this year! Every year, Abbie normally receives birthday cards from people all over, but this year she is asking that instead of her receiving cards and gifts, that people wishing to celebrate do so by making a donation to Epilepsy Durham Region. She has even started...
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BC Pharmacists Given Recommendations and New Authority During the Pandemic
**Source: Best Medicines Coalistion April 17, 2020 In British Columbia, to support patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic, pharmacists have been given recommendations and new authority during the pandemic. See the summary below for new and existing pharmacy related supports. We encourage patients to check with their local pharmacists to inquire about their available supports. Pharmacists are...
