Help For Today
For Tomorrow
Our Mission
With your help, Epilepsy Foundation New England aims to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. Together, we can offer those with epilepsy help for today, and hope for tomorrow.
3.4 Million
People Living With Epilepsy In the U.S.
150,000
New Cases of Epilepsy Each Year
1 in 26
Will Develop Epilepsy In Their Lifetime
1 in 3
People With No Effective Treatment
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Webinar: Epilepsy and Mozart
Join Dr. Natalie Erlich-Malona as we explore epilepsy and Mozart in this week's Wednesday Webinar. Learn how listening to the music…
41st Annual Candlelight Gala
Join us for an evening of inspiration as we honor Dr. Andrew J. Cole 6PM Cocktail Hour Hors d'oeuvres, Silent Auction, Beverages …
Wednesday Webinar: Bridging The Gap Between Child and Adult Services
Join us as we explore the topic of Bridging The Gap Between Child and Adult Services with Boston Center for Independent Living in this week…
Wednesday Webinars: ADA & Employment
Join EFNE's Bill Murphy as we discuss ADA and Employment - Understanding Your Rights.
MGH Group
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
Wednesday Webinar: Epilepsy and Sleep: Unraveling The Connection
Join Dr. Milena Pavlova as we explore Epilepsy and Sleep for this week's Wednesday Webinar
Wednesday Webinar: Infantile Spasms/West Syndrome
Join Dr. Tiffani McDonough as we explore Infantile Spasms/West Syndrome in this week's Wednesday Webinar. Understand infantile spasms…
Wednesday Webinar: HOBSCOTCH and Memory
Join Dr. Elaine Kiriakopoulos as we examine HOBSCOTCH and memory in this week's Wednesday Webinar. Hobscotch is an adult-based…
Wednesday Webinar: Navigating the Transition: Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
Join us as we welcome Meghann Soby from Boston Children's Hospital to explore the transition of epilepsy care from pediatric to adult.…
We’re working to help those battling epilepsy from all corners of New England, and we’re always reaching out to those just starting their journey. That’s why we’re putting our knowledge, experience, and community to work for visitors at all stages of the battle against epilepsy.
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Your involvement and advocacy on behalf of those battling epilepsy is crucial to our success, and we couldn't provide the services we do without your help. Whether you give a little or a lot, we always appreciate the support.
Our team of parents, patients, doctors, healthcare experts, researchers, and New Englanders all play a big role in our progress. Want to add your voice to the effort? Get involved and let’s put and end to epilepsy throughout New England, together.
Our Stories
News Stories from the foundation and stories from our friends living with epilepsy.
EFNE Awards $150,000 in Research Grants
March 27, 2024 - Epilepsy Foundation New England provides ‘Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow’ for tens of thousands of people living with epilepsy in New England.&nb
Susan Linn on WBZ's Morning Mix
Epilepsy Foundation New England's President/CEO, Susan Linn, was on WBZ's Morning Mix to discuss EFNE and the April 28th Boston Walk for Epilepsy at Fenway Park.
EFNE Names Representative Michael Day, Honorary Chair of the 40th Annual Gala
Lowell, MA (September 5, 2023) – Representative Michael Day, of the 31st Middlesex district consisting of the towns of Stoneham and Winchester has been named honorary chair of Epilepsy Foundation Ne
Epilepsy Foundation New England Awarded $1,380,096 for Public Health AmeriCorps
Funding will support 56 AmeriCorps members to meet public health needs of local community and help rebuil
Evaluation of EFNE's Innovative EQOL Program Shows Promising Year One Findings
Year One evaluation results from the Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) Improving Quality of Life and Health Equity for People Living with Epilepsy (EQOL) program, a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), show that EQOL has made a strong start towards its five-year goals of strengthening health syste
Striving to Save
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Vermont Added To The EFNE Family
Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) is pleased to announce that our territory is expanding to include Vermont in January. EFNE will serve the approximately 7,000 people affected by epilepsy in VT, starting with support groups in Burlington, Rutland, and online; family and community education co
EFNE Announces A Grant Contest for Research & Service In Epilepsy
Blue Skies Challenge: Epilepsy Foundation New England is pleased to announce the following grant competition and pitch contest to the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont communities:
Epilepsy Foundation New England Awarded $1.5M from the CDC
Epilepsy Foundation New England has been selected as a $1.5 million grant recipient by the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The grant supports the Foundation’s continued focus on strengthening the health system to improve epilepsy care; fostering connections between clinical services and community programs; and addressing social determinants of health to improve quality of life for people with epilepsy with the goal of improving their social environment.
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