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March is Epilepsy Awareness Month! Meet our super-neurons, Zippy & Zappy! ⚡🧠 They’re back to help explain all things epilepsy in a fun and engaging way! We’ve created a series of kid-friendly, interactive videos covering everything from what epilepsy is to seizure safety and first aid.

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Did you know we’ve created a series of kid-friendly, interactive videos covering important epilepsy topics? From what epilepsy is and seizure first aid to EEGs and antiseizure medications. knowledge2empowercanada.thinkific.com/courses/Epil... #EpilepsyAwareness #Epilepsy101

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Brain in Overdrive! ⚡ During a seizure, neurons send messages all at once—way faster than normal! It’s like a lightning storm inside the brain. ⚡💜 Did you know March is Epilepsy Awareness Month? At the Alberta Children's Epilepsy Program, we believe knowledge is power!

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Imagine if your brain suddenly froze, repeated actions, or distorted reality—just like a screen glitch. For people with epilepsy, seizures can feel exactly like that. ⚡ Follow us for more! #EpilepsyAwareness #EndTheStigma #BrainHealth #AlbertaChildrenEpilepsyProgram #Knowledge2Empower

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Our team completed the Wonderful Winter Wellness Challenge. Thank you to all who participated! #wellnesschallenge #winteractivity

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Today, on International Epilepsy Day, we come together to raise awareness, break stigmas, and show support for the 50 million people worldwide living with epilepsy. #InternationalEpilepsyDay

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📢 We’re heading to the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention next week! 🍎🎉 Come visit us at Booth 227

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Say hello to Zippy and Zappy, the dynamic duo here to teach us all about epilepsy! With their curiosity and energy, they’ll make learning fun, engaging, and easy to understand. #ZippyAndZappy #EpilepsyAwareness #LearnWithUs #FunAndEducation

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Dr. Jacobs challenged our team to complete 60km of walking, running, skiing, or skating this January as part of our Winter Wellness Challenge—and we’re up for it! 🏆 How do you stay active during the winter? #WinterWellness #StayActive #MoveYourBody #HealthyMindHealthyBody #BeatTheWinterBlues

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The wait is over! Our first 2025 🎙️ 📹 episode (#194) of the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast is live, NOW! We’re talking about "Travelling ✈️ With Epilepsy" - with epileptologist Manuel Toledo 🤩🇪🇸!👇 🎙️Podcast shorturl.at/TNk11 📹 YouTube shorturl.at/JXchI 📖 Transcript & more on Manuel shorturl.at/LKI7e

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Overcoming epilepsy stigma is an ongoing process that involves a combination of education, advocacy, personal empowerment, and community support.

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Ever wondered how much you know about Epilepsy? Do you know what a seizure is? Check out our fun and easy way to explain all this and more with our super-neuron duo Zippy & Zappy. #epilepsy #education #neuroscience #brainfacts

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