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The Staggering Costs of Epilepsy

July 15, 2017
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The fact that epilepsy is expensive is no secret. The meds, medical care, the doctors’ visits, hospital bills, health costs, the injuries and finally, the cost of self-esteem.

The statistics are sobering but true…

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, News
Tags: annual cost of $15.5 billion in medical costs and lost or reduced earnings and production, emergency room visit is $707, financial assistance, Hospital admission is $1800, insurance, Social Security

Epilepsy College Scholarships

December 12, 2015
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When I first started this article, I thought I was whistling in the wind. But I was happily surprised. Epilepsy scholarships do exist!

Some foundations and businesses award thousands of dollars towards your college education, others provide a few hundred. But the sooner you apply, the better chances you’ll have of getting at least some kind of assistance with your college tuition.

For five good epilepsy scholarship sponsors click on: http://www.collegescholarships.org/health/epileptic-students.htm and you’re off to a really good start!

Posted in Epilepsy, Tips
Tags: college scholarships, Epilepsy, financial assistance

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