Camp Blackhawk provides kids and teens with epilepsy an unforgettable summer experience. For one week, children between the ages of 6-17 are immersed in fun activities and surrounded by other Blackhawk campers and counselors! EFGC encourages you to sign up quickly as campers are accepted on a first-come-first serve basis. The dates for the two…
The Virtual Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training is a free, monthly training that is open to the public and will help participants learn more about seizures and epilepsy. They will learn how to recognize a seizure and the general steps of seizure first aid so that they can utilize these skills in their environment. It takes…
Camp Blackhawk provides kids and teens with epilepsy an unforgettable summer experience. For one week, children between the ages of 6-17 are immersed in fun activities and surrounded by other Blackhawk campers and counselors! EFGC encourages you to sign up quickly as campers are accepted on a first-come-first serve basis. The dates for the two…
EFGC's next Adult Client Outing will be a one hour, zen, vinyasa yoga class at Zen Yoga Garage (1845 N. Milwaukee in Chicago) on Saturday, July 23 at noon. This free event is open to EFGC's adult clients living with #epilepsy ages 18+. For more info and to register go to https://bit.ly/3Km62Fp
Join us for this in-person six week support group that will meet on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. We will be focusing on exploring issues related relationships, communication, identity and coping skills. For more information and to RVSP, contact Karli Paggeot at 312-380-2390 or kpaggeot@epilepsychicago.org.. * proof of Covid vaccination is required upon entry…
Join us for this in-person six week support group that will meet on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. We will be focusing on exploring issues related relationships, communication, identity and coping skills. For more information and to RVSP, contact Daniel Hasak at 312-366-2202 or dhasak@epilepsychicago.org.. * proof of Covid vaccination is required upon entry to…
Join us virtually for this on-going drop-in support group for clients 18 and over living with epilepsy. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, alternating between virtual and in-person session every other week. For more information and to RSVP, contact Karli Paggeot at 312-380-2390 or kpaggeot@epilepsychicago.org.
Join us in-person from 2:30 - 3:30 pm for an Arts & Crafts Activity that will bring out your creative side! We’ll have fun together using various mediums, including painting, bead making, drawing, journaling and much more! For more information and to RSVP, contact Karli Paggeot at 312-380-2390 or kpaggeot@epilepsychicago.org. * proof of Covid vaccination is…
Join us in our new Resource Center to enjoy a movie and snacks with friends from 1:00 - 3:00 pm! This week we'll be watching Mission Impossible, a movie about an American agent, under false suspicions of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. For more information and…
Join us in-person for guided exercises to help calm the mind and relax the body from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. We will use a variety of relaxation exercises, including mindfulness, visualization, breath work and positive thinking. For more information and to RSVP, contact Karli Paggeot at 312-380-2390 or kpaggeot@epilepsychicago.org. * proof of Covid vaccination is…
Drop in from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm for a friendly chat with EFGC's Clinician, Daniel, in our new Resource Center! Coffee and snacks on us! For more information and to RSVP contact Karli Paggeot at 312-380-2390 or kpaggeot@epilepsychicago.org. * proof of Covid vaccination required upon entry to EFGC.
Join us in-person or virtually to flex your brain with exciting and easy games from 12;00 - 1:00 pm. We'll have fun together enjoying these exercises! For more information and to RSVP, contact Karli Paggeot at 312-380-2390 or kpaggeot@epilepsychicago.org. * proof of Covid vaccination is required upon entry to EFGC.
The Virtual Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training is a free, monthly training that is open to the public and will help participants learn more about seizures and epilepsy. They will learn how to recognize a seizure and the general steps of seizure first aid so that they can utilize these skills in their environment. It takes…
On Saturday, August 6th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, the Spanish Epilepsy Conference, "Building Bridges of Knowledge and Resources" will be taking place at the University of Chicago. Presentations will be made in Spanish and topics will include surgery options and medication side effects. There will also be presentations made by the Arc of…