JenVon Cherry on Educating Communities of Color About Epilepsy

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.   We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.   Additional Resources Epitome of Epilepsy This Woman Overcame Tragedy to Educate Communities of Color About Epilepsy Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy   Other Brain & Life Episodes on Similar Topics Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: JenVon Cherry @epitomeofepilepsy; Dr. Latanya Agurs @chlachildneuro Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD