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EPILEPSY………………
Florida’s hidden healthcare crisis affecting 360,000 Floridians. Over 5,000 Floridians benefit from the services provided by the Epilepsy Services Providers each year.
Medical Services: Comprehensive Epilepsy Clinics provide services for children and adults. This consists of an initial neurological evaluación, follow-up examinations, medical treatment, blood tests, electroencephalograms and other tests, if required, for a consistent program of medical management. Also in some areas Neurologist offices are contracted to provide the comprehensive epilepsy medical services
Family Counseling: Staff facilitates patient’s maximum potential for rehabilitation, and
helps the patient and his/her family understand the effects of medicationand/ or brain
dysfunction on his/her behavior.
Social Services: Staff provides case management and information, as well as referral for
appr services not provided within the Epilepsy program.
Prevention & Education : Staff educates the general public on the myths and
misconceptionsregarding epilepsy. They offer training to teachers, police, fire fighters, and
medical professionals on seizure recognition and first aid as well as conferences in English,
Spanish & Creole.
Support Groups: ESP has monthly meetings, both in English and Spanish, for people
with epilepsy, family or friends. These groups offer the opportunity to learn, share,
and offer support.
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Summer Camp Program: ESP provides children with an opportunity for independence and
adventure in a safe and enjoyable residential camp.
Please contact your local provider to see what services are available in your area or contact the Statewide Program Coordinator, Mary Gomez at 954-779-1509.
Services may vary.