Epilepsy Center

Epilepsy is a general name for various types of seizures that occur when abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes an involuntary change in body movement, function, sensation, awareness or behavior. Epileps affects approximately 2.5 million Americans.

At our Epilepsy Centers, we help adult and pediatric patients control and sometimes prevent seizures using a combination of treatments.

• Medications: Based on a comprehensive assessment of the nature, type and severity of the disorder, epilepsy treatment through Antiepileptic drugs are the most common way to control seizures.
• Surgery: In cases where medication is not effective, we offer offers a surgical option called Vagus Nerve Stimulation that involves the implant of an electrical device in the shoulder to periodically stimulate a cranial nerve, which helps to prevent the reoccurrence of seizures.
  

New Advancements in Spring 2010

In the Spring of 2010, St. John Health System's Epilepsy Center in Novi will be equipped with advanced epilepsy monitoring to identify seizure activity and pinpoint the location.

Administered by a fellowship trained epileptologist, this four-bed unit will be fully staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week and feature all digital video-EEG monitoring equipment.

This Epilepsy Monitoring Unit as made possible by a gift from Mr. Van Elslander through the St. John Health Foundation.

For more information, call 1-866-501-DOCS.

• Click here for a St. John Health System physician specializing in the treatment of Epilepsy.