Epilepsy Outreach Events

Epilepsy Expo Chicago 2010

Epilepsy Expo Chicago 2010 
March 20, 2010 - 8:30am - 3:30pm


All-day conference addressing common and more specific topics in adult and pediatric epilepsy.

Location is the Stonegate Conference Center in Hoffman Estates, IL.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as childcare services for attendees bringing children.

Intended Audience: people with epilepsy there family or friends, caregivers, nurses, teachers, social workers, primary care providers.

Cost is Free but attendees must register by calling Central DuPage Hospital at (630) 933-4CDH (4234) by March 12.

Website: www.cdh.org http://www.cdh.org/ (check back as full conference details will be posted on events link)

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According to Dr. Michael R. Sperling, M.D., professor of neurology and director of the Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in Philadelphia, The most common cause of death associated with epilepsy is “unexplained death in epilepsy” (SUDEP), which is responsible for 15% to 50% of the excess deaths in these patients.

(MedPage Today)