Empowering Epilepsy
SUDEP
Action Day Talk 2026
October 22, 2026
What is Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy?
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy refers to when an otherwise healthy person with epilepsy dies, and there is no connection to any other cause of death, such as accident, illness, injury, or drowning.
Join Empowering Epilepsy on Thursday, October 22, 2026 for our free educational conference to learn more about SUDEP:
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Who is at risk?
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What causes SUDEP?
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What proactive steps can you take to reduce your or your family members' risk?
In-Person or Virtual Registration
SUDEP Action Day Talk 2026
SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy refers to when an otherwise healthy person with epilepsy dies, and there is no connection to any other cause of death, such as an accident, illness, injury, or drowning. Many people who have lost a loved one to SUDEP didn't know anything about their risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
Join Empowering Epilepsy on Thursday, October 22, 2026 to learn more about SUDEP, who is at risk, and what proactive strategies you and your loved ones can take to reduce your risk.
Learn more from Stephen Hantus, MD, Adult Epileptologist at Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center and Olga Rodziyevska, PA-C, Pediatric Physician's Assistant from UT Houston.
Stephen Hantus, MD
Cleveland Clinic
​All About SUDEP
Olga Rodziyevska, PA-C UT Houston ​
Real Talk About SUDEP
In-Person or Virtual Registration
SUDEP Action Day Talk
2026 Agenda
5:45 - 6:15 PM EDT - Registration and light dinner for those attending in person
6:15 - 6:30 PM EDT - Welcome and introduction by Leigh Goldie, M.Ed.
6:30 - 6:45 PM EDT - Losing someone to SUDEP
6:45 - 7:20 PM EDT - Stephen Hantus, MD - All About SUDEP
7:20 - 8:00 PM EDT - Olga Rodziyevska, PA-C - Real Talk About SUDEP
8:00 - 8:30 PM EDT - Panel Q & A with Dr. Hantus & Olga Rodziyevska, PA-C
