Living with Epilepsy Conference

People living with epilepsy, their caregivers and friends, along with professionals in the field of neurology are encouraged to attend this all day seminar focusing on the latest treatments and trends in epilepsy. A variety of sessions will be offered by leading professionals in the field, this conference you don't want to miss!

The conference will take place at the David P. Blom Administration Campus at Ohio Health located at 3430 OhioHealth Drive, Columbus, OH 43202. 

Registration is $10 for the conference only or $40 for the conference and CEU's. The conference includes seminars, continental breakfast, and lunch. If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please call 614-725-1031. Online registration ends 11/3/2023. If you would like to register after online registration ends, please contact Karen Brown at 614-725-1031. Registration will be available at the door as space allows. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or if you have any special needs (interpreter services). Please note that registration ends November 3, 2023. However registration is available at the door as space allows.

Looking for Continuing Education Opportunities?

Social Workers - Ohio Social Work Board Applied for 5.5 clock hours. (Not approved for Counselors).

Nurses - Any continuing education activity that has been approved by other licensing boards will be accepted by the Ohio Board of Nursing for all nurses in the State of Ohio. You may use this continuing education to meet your licensure requirements.

Electroneurodianostic Technologists - 5.5 ASET CEU's pending approval.

Agenda:

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast

8:40 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome and Remarks

• William J Hicks II, MD, OhioHealth
• Epilepsy Alliance Ohio

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM General Session - "Making Sure Everyone with Epilepsy Gets Great Care: Overcoming Barriers in                       Epilepsy Management"

• Christopher Beatty, MD Nationwide Children's Hospital
• Emily Klatte, MD, MBS, OhioHealth

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions (choose one)

• "Support Decision Making vs. Guardianship: Which is Right for You?" Logan Philipps, J.D., M.A., Resch, Root, Phillips & Graham, LLC
• "Counseling Women with Epilepsy: What Every Female Should Know" Lurcretia Long DNP, MSN, APRN-CNP, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Exhibits and Luncheon

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Concurrent Session (choose one)

• "Sleep and Epilepsy, An Overview." Krithiga Hasbrook, MD, PhD., OhioHealth
• "Seizure Action Plans and Rescue Medication Across the Lifespan." Nancy Auer, APRN FNP-BC, Nationwide Children's Hospital
• "Epilepsy and Autism Throughout the Lifespan: No Just a Childhood Disorder." Mary Wojnaroski, PhD

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Break

1:30 PM - 2:45pm General Session - "The Influence of Epilepsy on Memory and Cognitive Functioning"

• Scott Magnuson, PsyD., OhioHealth

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM General Session: "Questions I Forgot to Ask" Panel

• Monica Islam, MD; Nationwide Children's Hospital
• Sheri Cotterman Hart, MD, PhD; Mt. Carmel Neurology
• Karen J. Brown, LSW; Epilepsy Alliance Ohio
• Panel discussion with pediatric and adult epilepsy specialists

3:45 PM - 4 PM Conclusion, Evaluations & Door Prizes