Shelley Kays, Epilepsy Advocate, mother and caregiver of a 21-year-old daughter diagnosed with epilepsy at age six and who is now getting ready for on-campus college life. Heather Evrley, Epilepsy Advocate, diagnosed with epilepsy while in college, married for 13 years, raising two young children, and working toward an advanced degree in the legal field. Blanca Vazquez, MD, provides perspective on how epilepsy uniquely affects women. Dr. Vazquez is an epilepsy specialist at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at New York University Langone Medical Center.

"I hope my story will help other women realize they can live life on their own terms by advocating for themselves and their families," said Heather Evrley, Epilepsy Advocate. "This means learning about your medical condition and finding a doctor who not only understands the condition, but also answers all of your questions."

In addition to the new video series, EpilepsyAdvocate and HealthyWomen contain a wealth of epilepsy data, expert insights and stories of other individuals living with epilepsy.

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