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        <title><![CDATA[Epilepsy Empowerment]]></title>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Epilepsy affects more than 3 million Americans making it more common than Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy combined. Yet myths and misunderstandings continue to surround the condition. Tune in to the Epilepsy Empowerment podcast series to hear Epilepsy Foundation President and CEO, Eric Hargis, as he moderates a Roundtable discussion with some of the community's leading advocates. The Roundtable was prompted by a national survey uncovering key challenges facing the epilepsy community including gaps in patient-physician communication and low public awareness of epilepsy.  Panelists developed recommendations for eliminating epilepsy associated stigma, improving the standard of care for people with epilepsy and engaging in effective communication with healthcare professionals. The Roundtable was hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation with financial support from Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Roundtable panelists included leading epileptologists David Labiner, Mark Spitz and Georgia Montouris; star of NBC's hit television series ‘Heroes,’ and father of son with epilepsy, Greg Grunberg; New York Giants defensive back Geoffrey Pope whose grandmother has epilepsy; Carly Richards, a 14-year-old girl with epilepsy, and her mother, Kelly Richards; high school student and soccer player with epilepsy, 17-year old Caitlin Purcell.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle>Epilepsy affects more than 3 million Americans making it more common than Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy combined. Yet myths and misunderstandings continue to surround the condition. Tune in to the Epilepsy Empowerment podcast </itunes:subtitle>
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            <title><![CDATA[Seeking the Highest Quality of Care]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Many people with epilepsy believe medication-related side effects are 'just something they have to live with.' Find out how to strive for more from your treatment plan.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Building Effective Patient and Healthcare Professional Communication]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Fostering an effective patient and physician relationship is critical to achieving a tailored treatment plan. Learn tips to enhance your relationships with your healthcare professional. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Eliminating Epilepsy Associated Stigma]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Three quarters of epilepsy patients and nearly all healthcare professionals feel that the general public is not well-informed about epilepsy. Listen as leading advocates discuss ways to create epilepsy awareness.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Becoming a Self-Advocate]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Setting Goals to Expect More]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Presented by Hapa, one of Los Angeles’ leading disc jockeys and musical artists, who has been living with epilepsy since age 17.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Understanding your Needs and Achieving Better Care]]></title>
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