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        Thank you to all mothers in our fight to END EPILEPSY. 💜
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Gracias a todas las madres unidas en nuestra lucha para PONER FIN A LA EPILEPSIA. 💜

        Thank you to all mothers in our fight to END EPILEPSY. 💜
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        Gracias a todas las madres unidas en nuestra lucha para PONER FIN A LA EPILEPSIA. 💜
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        May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (#AANHPI) Heritage Month—a time to honor these communities, while also raising awareness about critical health issues they may face. For individuals of Asian descent, certain epilepsy medications can pose a heightened risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), especially in those with a specific genetic marker. Recognizing and understanding these risks is essential for safer, more effective care. This month, let’s support AANHPI individuals with epilepsy by promoting education and awareness. Learn more: https://www.epilepsy.com/specific-populations/asian-americans-pacific-islanders�?

        May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (#AANHPI) Heritage Month—a time to honor these communities, while also raising awareness about critical health issues they may face. For individuals of Asian descent, certain epilepsy medications can pose a heightened risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), especially in those with a specific genetic marker. Recognizing and understanding these risks is essential for safer, more effective care. This month, let’s support AANHPI individuals with epilepsy by promoting education and awareness. Learn more: https://www.epilepsy.com/specific-populations/asian-americans-pacific-islanders�? ...

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        Looking for guidance or referral to care or resources? Our Information and Referral team is here to help! Please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re ready to assist you with any questions or needs you have.

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        Happy National Nurses Week! To the nurses who care for people with epilepsy, thank you. From hospital rooms to schools to clinics, your impact is felt every day.

        Happy National Nurses Week! To the nurses who care for people with epilepsy, thank you. From hospital rooms to schools to clinics, your impact is felt every day. ...

        It is Teacher Appreciation Week and tomorrow is National Teacher Day! We’re recognizing the incredible teachers who support students living with epilepsy. Thank you for creating safe, inclusive spaces and helping every student thrive. We are so grateful for you. 💜 tag a teacher! 👇

        It is Teacher Appreciation Week and tomorrow is National Teacher Day! We’re recognizing the incredible teachers who support students living with epilepsy. Thank you for creating safe, inclusive spaces and helping every student thrive. We are so grateful for you. 💜 tag a teacher! 👇 ...

        May the fourth be with you and all your loved ones! The force will be with us to end this fight! Nothing can stop us! 🧠💪🙌💜

        May the fourth be with you and all your loved ones! The force will be with us to end this fight! Nothing can stop us! 🧠💪🙌💜 ...

        May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Epilepsy doesn’t just affect the brain, it affects the whole person. Mental health matters. This month and always, we want to remind our community: You are not alone. 💜

Whether you live with epilepsy or love someone who does, support is here. 💜

        May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Epilepsy doesn’t just affect the brain, it affects the whole person. Mental health matters. This month and always, we want to remind our community: You are not alone. 💜

        Whether you live with epilepsy or love someone who does, support is here. 💜
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