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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
Thank You To Our Corporate Sponsors
Thank you to all of the following corporations for donating to EFNE during this pandemic. Your support was needed now more than ever and we are so grateful.
Upcoming Events
Transitioning Care: A Discussion for Tufts Pediatric Epilepsy Patients
This meeting will present opportunities to understand the process of transferring care (including how to get help with records, where to…
Seizure First Aid and Recognition
Do you know someone with epilepsy? Would you know what to do if they had a seizure with you? In this online class, you will learn about…
Maine Group
Building a community based on shared experiences where members feel safe to talk about their highs and lows with epilepsy and seizures. …
RI Group
Join us for our Rhode Island SHARE group and meet with others living with epilepsy. Hosted by Norma Hardy, Epilepsy Resource Room…
Trivia Night
Trivia Night is BACK! Join the renowned trivia night host, Jesse Simons, as we once again embark on a trivia journey. Win Epilepsy…
Seizure First Aid and Recognition
Do you know someone with epilepsy? Would you know what to do if they had a seizure with you? The 90-minute Seizure First Aid and…
Get Informed
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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Give Back
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.
Get Involved
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.
In The News
Striving to Save
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In The News
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 confere
In The News
EFNE Announces A Grant Contest for Research & Service In Epilepsy
Blue Sky Challenge: Epilepsy Foundation New England is pleased to announce the following grant competition and pitch contest to the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island communities:
In The News
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.
In The News
Photosensitive Epilepsy and COVID-19
Background Photosensitive epilepsy is a type of epilepsy in which seizures are triggered by exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or certain visual patterns.
In The News
Epilepsy Heroes: Cole and Katie
This blog post was submitted by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. #MyEpilepsyHero is proud to feature Cole and Katie, two amazing kids who started their own initiatives to help fellow kids with epilepsy. This #MyEpilepsyHero post is published with the permission of Cole and Katie.
In The News
Dr. Andrew Cole, MGH, Named Chair of the Board of Epilepsy Foundation New England
Lowell, MA – Epilepsy Foundation New England today announced that Andrew J. Cole, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C.), was elected Chair, Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr.
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Shining a Spotlight on Your Epilepsy Care Providers
Shining a Purple Spotlight: Expressions of Gratitude for Epilepsy Care Providers
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