Understanding Seizures, Epilepsy, and the Quest for Seizure Freedom

Seizures can present in many ways and do not always manifest as a convulsion.  Epilepsy is a disease affecting the electrical activity of the brain that can lead to recurrent seizures. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 5 million people are diagnosed with epilepsy each year and between 4-10 per 1,000 people have active epilepsy requiring treatment. Epilepsy can occur at any stage in life and can greatly impact an individuals’ quality of life. However, treatment options are rapidly improving and the community should be aware of new medications, options for neuromodulation and minimally invasive surgeries, as well as treatment through pregnancy for safe and healthy outcomes of mother and baby.

Our expert adult and pediatric epilepsy providers, serving the Hudson Region Valley and members of the American Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation, and National Association of Epilepsy Centers, Manisha Holmes, MD, Patricia McGoldrick, NP, and Steven Wolf, MD from Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children's Hospital will be speaking about this important topic at the Marlboro Library at 3 p.m. following the walk to help raise awareness about epilepsy and seizures.

Prior to the event, the epilepsy team will be walking in Poughkeepsie at Walkway Over the Hudson in support of all those afflicted with epilepsy. Please consider joining us:

Walk to End Epilepsy
September 10, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Walkway Over the Hudson
Poughkeepsie, NY

More information about WMCHealth Advanced Adult Epilepsy Program and WMCHealth Pediatric Epilepsy Program