Rochester, N.Y.: A local organization supporting people with epilepsy is raising concerns about recent staffing cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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For Sharry Gibbs' 13-year-old son Ian, living with generalized epilepsy has been a significant challenge since his childhood diagnosis.
"It's a very big curve ball. It's a club that nobody wants to be a part of. It really turns your entire life upside down," said Gibbs.