Presented by Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut

Epilepsy Education and Awareness Conference

Registration ends Thursday, 06/15/2023 11:59pm EDT

About This Event

Please join us on Saturday, June 17th at the Community Health & Wellness Center of Greater Torrington for a FREE in-person conference for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Local neurologists will present on Epilepsy 101, Pediatric Epilepsy, Epilepsy & Aging, and Epilepsy & Military Service. Attendees will also get to enjoy a FREE BREAKFAST, participate in a Question and Answer session and view exhibits from our sponsors. Check in and breakfast will begin at 8:30 am and the event itself will start at 9:00 am.

Please register for this event by June 15th. 50 spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. 

About This Event

Please join us on Saturday, June 17th at the Community Health & Wellness Center of Greater Torrington for a FREE in-person conference for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Local neurologists will present on Epilepsy 101, Pediatric Epilepsy, Epilepsy & Aging, and Epilepsy & Military Service. Attendees will also get to enjoy a FREE BREAKFAST, participate in a Question and Answer session and view exhibits from our sponsors. Check in and breakfast will begin at 8:30 am and the event itself will start at 9:00 am.

Please register for this event by June 15th. 50 spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. 

Event Topics and Speakers

Topic: Epilepsy 101

Speaker: Sarah Meira Benchaya, MD (The Ayer Neuroscience Institute Seizure and Epilepsy Center)

 

Topic: Pediatric Epilepsy

Lila Worden, MD (The Epilepsy Center at Connecticut Children's)

 

Topic: Epilepsy and Aging

Yasser Tajali, MD (The Ayer Neuroscience Institute Seizure and Epilepsy Center)

 

Topic: So You Want to Join the Army? Epilepsy and Military Service

Richard Young, MD, MPH (Connecticut Children's Specialty Group)

Getting There

Community Health & Wellness Center of Greater Torrington
469 Migeon Avenue
Torrington, 06790
United States