Our Mission
"The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to stop seizures and SUDEP, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsys through efforts including education, advocacy and research to accelerate ideas into therapies."
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About Us
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois - Belleville |
| 140 Iowa Avenue, Suite A Belleville, Illinois 62220 Phone: (618) 236-2181 Toll Free: (866) 848-0472 Fax: (618) 236-3654 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois - Mount Vernon |
| 100 Aviation Drive, Suite B Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864 Phone: (618) 244-6680 Fax: (618) 244-6686 |
DARE TO UNDERSTAND |
The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally in the fight against epilepsy and seizures. YOU DON'T WALK ALONE!! |
| You may have a lot of questions about epilepsy. We will help you understand the basics, answer the most common questions, and help you find resources and other information you may need. However, information alone won’t help you manage your epilepsy and find a way to cope with the effects on your daily life. You’ll need to learn how to use the information and make it work for you. |
| What is Epilepsy? |
| Epilepsy is a neurological condition wich affects the nervous system. Epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder. It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition. |
| What are Seizures? |
| Seizures seen in epilepsy are caused by distubances in the electrical activity of the brain. The seizures in epilepsy may be related to a brain injury or a family tendency, but most of the time the cause is unknown… |
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65 MILLION: Number of people around the world who have epilepsy.