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History of St. Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! You may spend time today giving cards and flowers to your sweetheart, but how much do you know about Saint Valentine himself? And do you know about his connection to epilepsy? There is varying information about Saint Valentine. It is not entirely known when he lived, or even if he was actually…
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November Newsletter – 2025
Welcome to our annual November Newsletter! In honor of November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month, EFNENY curates an annual newsletter with all of the exciting news and stories from throughout the year!
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Goal Setting for 2025
New Year’s is a time for change and growth. Many view this time as an opportunity to work toward a goal by creating a New Years resolution. The idea of creating a goal for the new year can certainly be daunting when you are already facing daily challenges. A question to ask yourself would be,…
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The Importance of Managing Holiday Stress
Ah, the holidays. A time of joy, holly, and stress. Managing your time, interacting with family, and managing expectations can be tricky. Here are a few things to keep in mind to help make this time of year go a bit smoother: Finding our own way to celebrate holidays can be challenging with our natural…
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November Newsletter – 2024
Welcome to our annual November Newsletter! In honor of November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month, EFNENY curates an annual newsletter with all of the exciting news and stories from throughout the year!
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2024 Annual Awards Luncheon
The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc. (EFNENY) announces registration is open for the 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 7th, 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM, at Duo at the Dunes (Italian American Community Center) located at 257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany. This annual event aims to celebrate the…
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World Mental Health Day
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. When living with or knowing someone who is living with epilepsy, it can bring up a variety of different emotions including anxiety, fear, sadness, anger. According to current statistics, 1 in 10 individuals will experience a seizure in their lifetime and 1 in 26 will be diagnosed with…
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November Newsletter – 2023
Welcome to our annual November Newsletter! In honor of November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month, EFNENY drafts an annual newsletter with all of the exciting news and stories from throughout the year!