Help For Today

Epilepsy Foundation New England

For Tomorrow

Epilepsy Foundation New England

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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.

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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

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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…

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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…

Seizure First Aid Training at 7PM

Join us for Seizure First-Aid Training!

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…

Seizure First Aid Training at 12PM

Seizure first aid training with Epilepsy Foundation New England

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…

Seizure First Aid Training at 7PM

Seizure first aid training with Epilepsy Foundation New England

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.…

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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
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.

Epilepsy Foundation
In The News

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

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Epilepsy Foundation
In The News

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.

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Epilepsy Foundation
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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

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In The News

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

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In The News

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

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Epilepsy Foundation
In The News

Striving to Save

Whether you're facing tax questions or life-planning questions, ABLEnow is an underutilized tool that could help. The following article was featured on ABLEnow's website

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Epilepsy Foundation
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 co

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Epilepsy Foundation
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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:  

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Epilepsy Foundation
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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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