Members of Team LHSC’s Epilepsy Program are wearing purple today to show their support for patients with epilepsy, their families and the millions of others around the world who have been touched by this medical condition.
March 26, 2025
Purple Day, held every year on March 26, aims to raise awareness about epilepsy, demystify this medical condition, promote understanding, and reduce stigma surrounding epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurring seizures, which are sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Not all seizures look the same – epilepsy affects people in different ways. On Purple Day, individuals are encouraged to wear the colour to show their support for the 65 million people worldwide who are living with epilepsy; including 14,000 people right here in southwestern Ontario.
At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), our Epilepsy Program cares for approximately 200 patients every year. Around 60 of those patients will also undergo surgery for their condition. Our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating epilepsy. We use electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brain activity and help determine the best treatment options for our patients.
While epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, there remains persistent misconceptions and confusion about the medical condition. We encourage everyone on this awareness day to learn more about epilepsy and to lend your support to those millions of individuals and families who have been touched by this medical condition.
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