Epilepsy Forum - 2009
Taking Charge of Epilepsy - 2009
Managing the Everyday Challenges of Epilepsy
REGISTER online for Taking Charge of Epilepsy-2009
Saturday – November 7, 2009
THIS DATE IS FULL
John Muir Medical Center
Walnut Creek Campus
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Walnut Creek
and
Saturday - November 21, 2009
Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Call 415-600-7487 to register.
This event is being offered by California Pacific Medical Center in partnership with The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California, John Muir Neurosciences Institute and Mills-Peninsula Health Services and
is sponsored in part by UCB pharma.
Agenda
Neurology and Epilepsy Care Close to Home
Many services, programs and physicians are closer than you think. Learn more about medical and support services close to home.
Speakers:
Brad Volpi, M.D., John Muir Neurosciences Institute
Robert Telfer, M.D., Mills-Peninsula Health Services
Epilepsy, Driving and the DMV
Is transportation an issue? Learn more about the State of California driving laws, driver safety, and driver’s licensing requirements.
Speaker:
Julio A. Lacayo
Senior Ombudsman, Department of Motor Vehicles
Epilepsy Medication: Generic vs. Brand Name Drugs
What is the difference between generic and brand name antiepileptic medications (AED)? Which type controls seizures more effectively? Learn more about the benefits and the side effects.
Speaker:
David King-Stephens, M.D.
Director of Clinical Neurophysiology, California Pacific Epilepsy Program
Surgical Options for Treating Epilepsy
When epilepsy can no longer be controlled through medications surgery may be the right choice.
Speaker:
Peter Weber, M.D.
Surgical Director, California Pacific Epilepsy Program
Neuropsychology and Epilepsy
Learn more about neuropsychology standardized assessments of memory and cognition as it relates to epilepsy diagnostics and treatment planning.
Speaker:
William McMullen, Jr., Ph.D., ABCN, ABPP
Neuropsychologist, California Pacific Epilepsy Program
Working with Epilepsy - Tips, Ideas and Resources
Persons living with epilepsy are often confronted with employment issues. Learn how to improve job search strategy and find employment support when needed.
Speaker:
Matt Poland, Education Coordinator
PEP Jobs Program, California Pacific Epilepsy Program
Epilepsy Foundation and Other Resources
Learn how the Epilepsy Foundation assists person with seizure disorders through education, seizure-care training, and support group facilitation.
Speakers:
William Stack, Associate Director
Stephanie,Eistetter, Program Services Manager
Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
Research Opportunities: New Treatments on the Horizon
Everyday physicians and scientists are seeking new ways to treat epilepsy. Learn more about new treatment options currently in discovery and how to participate in a clinical trial.
Speaker:
Kenneth Laxer, M.D.
Medical Director, California Pacific Epilepsy Program