The Epilepsy Resource Centre is proud to announce the opening of the new “First Seizure Clinic” at Hotel Dieu Hospital. The clinic will not only drastically reduce the waiting period for adults who have experienced a first seizure to meet with an epileptologist, but will also provide an immediate point of contact to connect clients with the Epilepsy Resource Centre. At the clinic, an epileptologist will provide a diagnosis, allowing appropriate treatment to begin as soon as possible.

Dr. Lysa Lomax, one of Kingston’s epileptologists, participated in such a clinic in Australia, and was pleased to bring this much needed service to the Kingston area.

Individuals who have experienced a seizure for the first time will be referred to Dr. Lomax by either the emergency room, or a physician. After Dr. Lomax has met with the patients, those diagnosed with epilepsy will be seen by Elizabeth, our new Community Liaison, to provide support, resources, advocacy, and referrals as necessary. Elizabeth will also be meeting with long-time and follow-up patients of Dr. Lomax, as well as pediatric patients now transitioning to adult care, further increasing the presence of the Epilepsy Resource Centre in the community and bringing greater awareness of the organization and the services it offers.