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Our Team

Anthony Fabrizio

( Director )

J. Jose Campos

( Director )

Marques Hunter

( Director )

Jeff Klauk

( Director )

Judy Clauser

( VP of Programs )

Mary Gomez

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Roxana Galera

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Karen Basha Egozi

( CEO )

Dr. Judy Siskind

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Monica Rodriguez

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Tarek Zakaria, MD

( Director )

Steve Schale

( Director )

State Representative, Daniel Perez

( Director )

Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, Miami – Dade

( Director )

Hind Kettani, M.D.

( Director )

J. Nick Hansen

( Director )

Carlos J. Gimenez

( Director )

Bryan Filson

( Director )

Nicholas X. Duran

( Director )

Beth Alcalde

( Vice Chair )

Adam Adache

( Directors )

Sara Widing

( Secretary )

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FAQs

What is epilepsy? What is a seizure?

Epilepsy, which is sometimes called a seizure disorder, is a disorder of the brain. A person is diagnosed with epilepsy when they have had two or more seizures. A seizure is a short change in normal brain activity. Seizures are the main sign of epilepsy. Some seizures can look like staring spells. Other seizures cause a person to fall, shake, and lose awareness of what’s going on around them.

How long do seizures usually last?

Usually, a seizure lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes. It depends on the type of seizure.

What are the major types of seizures?

Sometimes it is hard to tell when a person is having a seizure. A person having a seizure may seem confused or look like they are staring at something that isn’t there. Other seizures can cause a person to fall, shake, and become unaware of what’s going on around them.

Seizures are classified into two groups.

Generalized seizures affect both sides of the brain.
Focal seizures affect just one area of the brain. These seizures are also called partial seizures.

A person with epilepsy can have more than one kind of seizure. Read more about types of seizures and what they look like.

If I have a seizure, does that mean I have epilepsy?

Not always. Seizures can also happen because of other medical problems. These problems include:

A high fever.
Low blood sugar.
Alcohol or drug withdrawal.

What causes epilepsy?

Epilepsy can be caused by different conditions that affect a person’s brain. Some known causes include:

Stroke.
Brain tumor.
Brain infection from parasites (malaria, neurocysticercosis), viruses (influenza, dengue, Zika), and bacteria.
Traumatic brain injury or head injury.
Loss of oxygen to the brain (for example, during birth).
Some genetic disorders (such as Down syndrome).
Other neurologic diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease).

For 2 in 3 people, the cause of epilepsy is unknown. This type of epilepsy is called cryptogenic or idiopathic.

Read more about the causes of epilepsy in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke publication: Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through ResearchExternal.

What causes epilepsy?

Epilepsy can be caused by different conditions that affect a person’s brain. Some known causes include:

Stroke.
Brain tumor.
Brain infection from parasites (malaria, neurocysticercosis), viruses (influenza, dengue, Zika), and bacteria.
Traumatic brain injury or head injury.
Loss of oxygen to the brain (for example, during birth).
Some genetic disorders (such as Down syndrome).
Other neurologic diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease).

For 2 in 3 people, the cause of epilepsy is unknown. This type of epilepsy is called cryptogenic or idiopathic.

Read more about the causes of epilepsy in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke publication: Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through ResearchExternal.

Upcoming Events

Medical checkup camp
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There's No Wrong Way To Give

We dream of a world free from epilepsy, and free from the anxieties that come from not knowing if or when a seizure might strike.

Please help make that dream a reality. Give the gift of hope and health today with your tax-deductible gift to Epilepsy Florida. Every dollar helps people with epilepsy fully participate in all life experiences, improves how people with epilepsy are perceived, and promotes research for treatments and cures.