COVID-19 has ushered in a new normal in many aspects of our lives. Along with the drastic changes in our basic social behavior and habits there are many new questions that need to be addressed. As we head into another school year the prospects of determining whether to send your children back to school, have […]
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Jul
Jul
In my crazy busy weekly schedule, I look forward to Wednesday mornings. I enthusiastically anticipate this 4-hour block of time as I know I will be working in our outpatient epilepsy clinic. I am so blessed to have this opportunity to work not only with my favorite Nurse Practitioner (Lucretia Long), but also with many […]
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The “Doctor Is In” but Should I Go?
07
Jul
Jul
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes in how patients can receive medical care and access their physicians. Although telemedicine has been around for several years, use has been limited, mostly due to restrictions in insurance coverage, location where telemedicine could be performed and the need for ‘HIPAA compliant’ platforms. However, beginning in March, both […]
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Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Women with Epilepsy
09
Jun
Jun
My Epilepsy Story (MES) was founded based off inequities of research into epilepsy and women’s health, and the consequences of being in an under researched patient population. We see a continued need to address the healthcare disparities within the women with epilepsy community. Disparities in the quality of healthcare are known to persist in rural […]
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May
May
Today on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. Kimford J. Meador, Dr. Meador is a Neurologist and Professor of Neurology in Palo Alto, CA at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences and currently sees patients at Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. […]
06
May
May
Are You a Recently Furloughed or Laid-Off Parent? We live in uncertain times as we are confronted with the collateral damage of the COVID19 pandemic. I understand that not only is our basic way of life being disrupted by the new normal way of personally interacting with each from a distance but the unplanned side effects […]
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May
May
I started working with people with epilepsy without any intention to make it my specialty. I took a position as a nurse at the University of Kentucky on a busy medical surgical unit which also housed our epilepsy monitoring unit, where I stayed for 7 years. At the end of those seven years, I was […]
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Apr
Apr
CARES ACT (2020) + Unemployment Benefits Millions of Americans have been either laid off or furloughed, and are thus without a reliable source of income. The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the rules of traditional unemployment by expanding who is eligible for benefits. Many people like gig workers or self-employed workers are traditionally not eligible […]
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MES Online Support Group
03
Apr
Apr
Join Us Every Week! My Epilepsy Story is launching a weekly Online Support Group! In this globally chaotic time anything can become or seem overwhelming. Whether you have questions about COVID-19 & Epilepsy, telemedicine during quarantine, have more general questions, or just need someone who understands to listen, we invite you to join us every […]
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Mar
Mar
We are in uncertain times…. Coronavirus(COVID-19) is spreading, schools are closing and many jobs are transitioning to working from home. We need to remember that we will get through this if we continue to work together during this global pandemic. My Epilepsy Story (MES) is committed to helping you as you navigate the new normal […]