In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by JenVon Cherry, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child after a traumatic brain injury (TBI.) JenVon is now an epilepsy advocate who founded Epitome of Epilepsy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals affected by epilepsy, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Latanya Agurs, former army neurologist and assistant professor of neurology serving as the Pediatric Neurology Residency Program Director at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Agurs discusses epilepsy and TBI in children, the emotional components of a diagnosis, and resources for caregivers.

 

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Additional Resources

Epitome of Epilepsy

This Woman Overcame Tragedy to Educate Communities of Color About Epilepsy

Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy

 

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Guests: JenVon Cherry @epitomeofepilepsy; Dr. Latanya Agurs @chlachildneuro

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD