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Medicaid Unwinding: What Medicaid Recipients Need to Know

By Judy Froehlich | June 1, 2023 |

Starting April 1, 2023, your state Medicaid office began the process of redetermining your eligibility for health coverage under Medicaid.

The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capital Hill for May 2023

By Judy Froehlich | June 1, 2023 |

Right now, Congress has two important tasks as it works to increase the country’s debt limit and also come to agreement on how much money will be spent in next year’s federal budget. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening on hydrocephalus issues.

Living With NPH Part 2: Tips for Living With NPH

By Judy Froehlich | May 30, 2023 |

Frank Salamone shares tips for living with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

Living With NPH Part 1: Trying to Make Peace With a “New Normal”

By Judy Froehlich | May 28, 2023 |

Frank Salamone, L.C.S.W. is living with NPH and shares his story.

The Evolving Landscape of Market Research and Decision-Making

By Judy Froehlich | May 23, 2023 |

Recently, there has been an increase in the solicitation of individuals to participate in projects as key opinion leaders (KOLs) for a specific cause or area of involvement.

Dr. Stanley White, Living with NPH, Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

By JennBechard | April 25, 2023 |

Dr. Stanley White will receive the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award on April 28 at the Providence Mission Hospital Annual Awards Luncheon. Stanley has had NPH since 1986 and received a ventriculoarterial shunt at UCLA in 2007. Congratulations to Stan and thank you for your lifelong commitment to serving others.

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Hydrocephalus Spotlight on Emergency NYC – Episode 5

By Judy Froehlich | April 6, 2023 |

Hydrocephalus was highlighted with patients on two medical drama TV shows. The Good Doctor and The Resident.

WashU Scientist Gets Grant to Further Research on Hydrocephalus

By Judy Froehlich | March 6, 2023 |

Two researchers at WashU received grants to help better understand hydrocephalus. Dr. Gabriel Haller is one of them and his research is focusing on finding out what leads to this build-up, largely in pre-mature babies.

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‘Little People, Big World’ Star Zach Roloff Has Emergency Brain Surgery

By Judy Froehlich | February 11, 2023 |

A few days ago, Zach Roloff, one of the stars of the TLC reality series…

Seattle Sips: Locust releasing new cold brew cider

By Judy Froehlich | February 10, 2023 |

Announcing the Hydrocepahlus Association’s 2022 Innovator Award Recipients

By Judy Froehlich | February 9, 2023 |

  An unprecedented 10 Innovator Awards go out to scientists for their exciting research. Despite…

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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Hydrocephalus Association

By Judy Froehlich | January 10, 2023 |

The year 2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Hydrocephalus Association (HA). Throughout the year, we will honor our legacy with all of our community by celebrating our milestones and exploring what has been accomplished over the past four decades.

Announcing our 2022 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!

By JennBechard | December 12, 2022 |

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2022 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients.

Diana Gray Honored for Exemplary Service for the National Health Council

By Ines Schlegel | December 9, 2022 |

Diana Gray, M.A., President and CEO of the Hydrocephalus Association, was honored for her outstanding service for the National Health Council (NHC) at their annual membership meeting.

The Phoenix Community Rallies for Hydrocephalus

By Ines Schlegel | December 7, 2022 |

President and CEO of Anuncia Medical, Inc., will join hundreds of families and medical professionals at the Phoenix WALK to End Hydrocephalus as they rally to raise awareness and critical funds for hydrocephalus.

Why one family hopes for a ‘smarter’ device

By Ines Schlegel | October 26, 2022 |

Dr. Jamie Wright, diagnosed with hydrocephalus as an infant, begins her second year as a UW Medicine neurology resident.

Hydrocephalus Spotlight on Two Medical Drama TV Series

By Ines Schlegel | October 20, 2022 |

Hydrocephalus was highlighted with patients on two medical drama TV shows. The Good Doctor and The Resident.

Oppenheimer Employees WALK To End Hydrocephalus

By Judy Froehlich | October 6, 2022 |

Oppenheimer’s Seattle and Bellevue offices recently participated in the Seattle WALK to end Hydrocephalus. Oppenheimer Financial Professional, Lou Conyard, and his wife Betsy, have been involved in organizing Team Oppenheimer and participating in this effort for years.

September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. How much do you know about this life-threatening condition?

By Ines Schlegel | September 26, 2022 |

Dr. Jamie Wright, diagnosed with hydrocephalus as an infant, begins her second year as a UW Medicine neurology resident.

What I Know Now: Tips to Prepare for Shunt Surgery

By Judy Froehlich | September 23, 2022 |

If you are an adult with NPH heading into your first shunt surgery or revision Frank Salamone has some tips for you!