• Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
Clear

Marquette
Clear 68°

Partly Cloudy

Escanaba
Partly Cloudy 75°

Mostly Cloudy

Houghton
Mostly Cloudy 70°

Cloudy

Iron Mountain
Cloudy 73°

Watch
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result

Northern Michigan to host basic instruction to support Epilepsy Awareness Month

by Mitchell Rife
November 8, 2023
A A

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Epilepsy is a noncommunicable brain disorder that erupts in the form of seizures and can sometimes be followed by a negative stigma without fully understanding what it is and the best ways to help when someone has a seizure.

November marks National Epilepsy Awareness Month. On Northern Michigan University’s campus, one student is making sure everyone on campus can have the chance to learn about Epilepsy and the ways to help.

Liz Preston, a Northern Michigan Wildcat, has been diagnosed with epilepsy since 14 and is bringing some education on epilepsy to campus. “I really didn’t even know what it was…medication side effects I couldn’t have my driver’s license till I was 18 there’s so much to it and that’s why I wanna bring awareness to so many people who don’t know much about epilepsy and reduce some of that stigma,” commented Liz Preston.

Partnered with the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, Northern Michigan University will host an in-person training and seizure first aid for students and faculty on Monday, November 13th. Training will run from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Peninsula 2 Room at the University Center.

This will give participants online, basic instructions on responding to someone who has had a seizure. One important factor Preston noted, is to time their episodes, “because if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes that’s when you need to call an ambulance”.

Learning to identify the signs of a seizure can also be a big confidence builder for those able to help, especially if you have never been around someone who experiences frequent seizures. “People always think that you gotta put a spoon in their mouth ’cause they might swallow their tongue, that’s not possible and you don’t wanna do that don’t put anything in their mouth,” continued Preston.

According to the World Health Organization, there are around 50 million people living with epilepsy and it’s one of the most common brain diseases around the world. Marketing Professor at NMU, Derek Hall, noted that before Liz came forward he wasn’t really confident in his ability to offer seizure first aid. “I’ve taught for decades and have never had a student come up to me and do that have I had students before that have epilepsy I have no idea,” stressed Hall.

“There’s actually 30 different types of seizures and over 60 different types of epilepsy…this is for my safety and if I were to have a seizure during class which I have I need to know that I am safe my professors know what to do,” explained Preston.

Along with the training Northern is bringing some more awareness by wearing purple, the national color for epilepsy, at this weekend’s Hockey game.

To find out more about the training being offered at Northern Michigan University, click here.

Northern Michigan University announced Paint the Rink Purple for Epilepsy Awareness Month

Get WZMQ 19 anytime, anywhere

Download the app

AppleAndroid

Watch on TV

RokuFire TVZeam

Connect on social media

FacebookTwitterInstagram

More

News

Water main replacement added to extensive Ludington Street construction project

July 9, 2025
News

‘Mountain Men’ star among presenters at U.P. Trappers Convention July 11 – 12

July 9, 2025
The owners of Iron Mountain's Trump Tower, hosted a fireworks display this evening at the site. This evenings fireworks were in honor of Veterans Day, but had to be postponed until tonight due to high winds yesterday. The fireworks were provided by pyrotechnics professionals Spread Eagle Fireworks. The show was made possible after the Iron Mountain City Council approved a fireworks permit at a special meeting held yesterday. The tower's owner Dan Rittenhouse was proud to honor our veterans.
News

Manistique Independence Day fireworks postponed for second time

July 9, 2025
News

Gear up your bikes for the annual Pioneer Days Bike Parade

July 9, 2025
Local authors hold a book signing at Negaunee Library
News

Local Authors shine at book signing

July 8, 2025 - Updated on July 9, 2025
Negaunee VFW holds wine tasting
News

Pioneer Days hosts a wine tasting fundraiser

July 8, 2025 - Updated on July 9, 2025
Next Post

Menominee County man dies in rollover ORV crash Friday

Courtesy: Michigan State Police

6 arrested in Luce County after "large amount" of meth found in vehicle, home

  • Home
  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Events
  • Programming
  • Station
WZMQ CBS | 19 News

© 2025 WZMQ, LLC | FCC Public File | EEO Report

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our privacy policy.