Bob and Vivian Smith Epilepsy
Education and Research Program

Established in 1988, the Epilepsy Education and Research Program demystifies epilepsy by teaching patients and their family members and friends about this neurological disorder. Staff provides information about what it means to have epilepsy, medical testing and diagnosis, seizure recognition and first aid, medications and side effects, practical tips on reducing the frequency of seizures, and pregnancy and epilepsy. This free consultation service is funded by the Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation. The Epilepsy Program also develops and conducts research to improve the clinical management of epilepsy. Since inception, the program has been and is still led by Dr. Michael Newmark, medical director of Kelsey Research Foundation.

Epilepsy Support Group

Kelsey Research Foundation hosted its first Epilepsy Support Group meeting in October 2015. The mission of the support group is to provide a forum for people with the condition and for those closest to them - loved ones and caregivers - to address their needs and to help them navigate the often-complicated issues that arise after a diagnosis of epilepsy. The support group offers ways to cope with the condition as well as information on how to manage things like medications, work-related issues, driving and transportation issues and challenges related to medical insurance. Although the support group currently is paused, KRF hopes to restart the group soon. Email KelseyResearchFoundation@KelseyResearch.com to be notified when meetings resume.