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Did you know? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people exposed to alcohol in the womb. Each person with FASD has unique strengths and challenges, needing special supports to thrive in their daily lives. This year's theme is Everyone Plays a Part! Whether it's starting a conversation, taking a course, or advocating for FASD rights, we all have a role in creating a more supportive society for people with FASD and healthy pregnancies. Learn more and get involved here: https://bit.ly/4cNJ8F4

Check out this 2-minute video from the Mountain Plains PTTC that describes the effects of substances on the developing teen brain. This video could be helpful to share with your prevention colleagues, coalition members, and parents/caregivers: https://lnkd.in/gbaZJe-P #teenagesubstanceuse #teendevelopment #prevention

It breaks my heart to create this post, but it is necessary. For years, I have spoken to many in law enforcement about the training officers receive when it comes to responding to someone who has a seizure. Not everyone who has epilepsy has tonic-clonic seizures. There are many different types of seizures that can cause different behaviors. They can become aggressive and not be able to respond to orders. Many officers do not understand this and can take dramatic steps that traumatize people having one or, worse, kill someone. Sadly, that happened recently. Rhyker Earl suffered a seizure and was handcuffed and injected with ketamine. The family stated that officers restrained his legs, arms, and shoulders, pressing his face down in a pillow. Despite pleading with officers he couldn’t breathe, the officers remained on top of him, injecting him with ketamine. This is not acceptable and action must be taken to educate officers and EMT’s about epilepsy. There are multiple types of epilepsy, multiple types of seizures, and this young man shouldn’t have lost his life. Attorney Ben Crump is representing the family and I hope this will be an eye opener that much more needs to be done to keep the epilepsy community safe. Here is an article on what happened. There are many resources, such as CNN, which released the video showing what happened. I watched the video and it was very disturbing. I do not want to post it here. Article link: https://lnkd.in/g7EDPuJp Living in San Bernardino County, I want the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office to take note of what has happened and prevent it here. It is time for officers to have additional training and understand the complexity of epilepsy. Epilepsy is more than tonic-clonic seizures. It is time to advocate for everyone who has epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of America and Epilepsy Alliance of America offer seizure first aid training. Please go to their sites and sign up today to receive seizure first aid training. #defeatepilepsy #seizurefirstaid #seizures #complexpartial #lawenforcement #bencrump #advocacy #SBCSD

💔 Birth injuries can leave families feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, and searching for answers. Partner Nichole Podgurski understands these challenges deeply. In this interview, she discusses the emotional and legal hurdles families face and shares how she approaches these cases with compassion, dedication, and a commitment to justice. 🔗 Learn more about how Nichole is fighting for California families: https://lnkd.in/g8MUKVk #BirthInjury #MedicalMalpractice #ClientCare #LegalHelp #DonahueHorrow

A preterm baby isn't just born too soon; they are born to prove that miracles happen every day." ✨ Let's raise awareness and ensure every tiny fighter gets access to quality care and support. Your support can make a world of difference. 💪💜 Click to know more: https://lnkd.in/dg7ve9DR #PrematurityAwareness #WorldPrematurityDay2024 #WorldPrematurityDay #gehealthcare

Responding to Threats with Empathy and Understanding Join us as we explore the transformative power of empathy in facing hostility. Speaker_03 shares their unique perspective on addressing threats with understanding and compassion, highlighting the importance of equity and the shared struggles we all face. Discover the insights that can pave the way for healing and dialogue. #EmpathyInAction #UnderstandingHostility #SocialEquity #DialogueForChange #CompassionateResponse #IdentityCrisis #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingConversations #ChangeTheNarrative

A preterm baby isn't just born too soon; they are born to prove that miracles happen every day." ✨ Let's raise awareness and ensure every tiny fighter gets access to quality care and support. Your support can make a world of difference. 💪💜 Click to know more: https://lnkd.in/grDvs4Tn #PrematurityAwareness #WorldPrematurityDay2024 #WorldPrematurityDay #gehealthcare

A preterm baby isn't just born too soon; they are born to prove that miracles happen every day." ✨ Let's raise awareness and ensure every tiny fighter gets access to quality care and support. Your support can make a world of difference. 💪💜 Click to know more: https://lnkd.in/gCYrbU2a #PrematurityAwareness #WorldPrematurityDay2024 #WorldPrematurityDay #gehealthcare