SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (FOGGIA) – The important national meeting was born, as part of the “International Epilepsy Day”, with the aim of raising awareness among the population about this neurological pathology with a strong social impact which, even today, weighs on the stigma and exclusion and around which great prejudice and ignorance remains.
To do so, illustrious specialists and experts in the field of Neurology, including Dr. Giuseppe D’ORSI medical director UOC Neurology “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, Dr. Massimo CARELLA Deputy Scientific Director “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, Dr. M. Teresa DI CLAUDIO Neurophysiopathology Technician UOC Neurology “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, Dr. Filomena CICCONE Psychologist at “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, Dr. Michele GERMANO NPI “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” and Dr. Maria Rachele BIANCHI Medical Director UOC Neurology “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”.
In the lineup, in addition to the ritual greetings from the mayor of San Giovanni Rotondo, prof. Michele CRISETTI, also the interventions of the president of “Gli Amici di San Pio” Dr. Serafino Graziano LEUZZI, by Dr. Michele GIULIANI administrative director of “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” and in videoconference of the FISH national president Dr. Vincenzo FALABELLA.
The event, which enjoys the patronage of the Puglia Region and the Municipality of San Giovanni Rotondo, also sees the important collaboration of the “LICE” (Italian League Against Epilepsy), the “Fondazione Epilessia LICE” and “Amamente ODV” the association for the fight against developmental epilepsies.
«Every year, initiatives are organized all over the world aimed at raising awareness of this disease and fighting the stigma and exclusion that accompany it – declares Serafino Graziano LEUZZI, president of the APS “Gli Amici di San Pio” who then adds – reducing the stigma of epilepsy is therefore the key to reducing the repercussions of the disease and improving people’s quality of life. For all these reasons, talking about epilepsy through correct information therefore becomes fundamental and essential and this is exactly what together with “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” and “FISH” we want to do here in San Giovanni Rotondo on Saturday 10 February” – concluded Leuzzi.
Entrance is free and citizens are invited.
2024-01-20 16:04:05
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