From the Association
Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship: Top Application Tips
Prepare a strong Hydrocephalus Association (HA) Scholarship application with key tips to stay organized, plan ahead, and submit your best work.
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HA Receives $100,000 Gift to Advance Research on the Neuropsychological and Cognitive Impacts of Hydrocephalus
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is honored to recognize the extraordinary generosity of Tessa van der Willigen and Jonathan Walters, and David and Lisa Browdy, whose $100,000 commitment will fund two additional Neuropsychology and Cognition Awards over the next two years.
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Announcing the 2025 Neuropsychology & Cognition Award Recipients
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2025 Neuropsychology &…
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Announcing the 2025 Hydrocephalus Association Accelerator Award Recipient
The Hydrocephalus Association is excited to announce the recipient of our 2025 Accelerator Award, which…
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The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — October 2025
We hope you’re hanging in there. It’s been a tough few weeks in D.C., and we wanted to give you a quick update on what’s happening in Congress and how it might affect our hydrocephalus community—especially when it comes to healthcare access and telehealth.
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Announcing our 2025 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2025 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients.
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Hydrocephalus Association Elevates the Patient Voice on the Global Stage
HA was proud to represent the patient community at the Hydrocephalus Society World Congress in Toulouse, France, September 2025.
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Exploring Emerging Technology in Focused Ultrasound
One promising innovation is focused ultrasound—a technique that uses sound waves to precisely target areas of the brain.
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The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — August 2025
Members of Congress have returned from August recess…and there’s a lot of work to do! Here’s where things stand.
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Raising Awareness on World Hydrocephalus Day
On September 20, the global community is coming together to celebrate World Hydrocephalus Day in support of those living with this often-misunderstood condition.
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Friends of General Hospital’s Leslie Charleson Turn Grief Into Advocacy for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Leslie Charleson, beloved for her nearly 50-year run as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital, passed away at 79. She lived with NPH.
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Building Better Devices: The Impact of the Hydrocephalus Engineering Workshop
The Hydrocephalus Association with the generous support from the Rudi Schulte Research Institute hosted their…
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The HAPPIER Registry Paper Is Now Published
We’re thrilled to announce that our HAPPIER registry has been published in a scientific journal—a major step toward ensuring the voices of people with hydrocephalus and their caregivers are reflected in research.
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Celebrating Impact. Fueling Hope. Moving Forward Together
Welcome to the first edition of HA’s Development Round-Up—your inside look at how donor support is driving life-changing hydrocephalus research, expanding education and awareness, and strengthening our community programs.
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Hydrocephalus Association Statement on Reconciliation Bill Passage
The Hydrocephalus Association is deeply concerned about the bill’s sweeping cuts and changes to Medicaid. This will have severe impacts on healthcare access and coverage for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities.
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The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — June 2025
June updates on Medicaid cuts, CDMRP research funding, and telehealth bills impacting the hydrocephalus community. Make your voice heard on the Hill!
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Learning the Brain: Neuroanatomy Basics for Understanding Hydrocephalus
Neuroanatomy Basics for Understanding Hydrocephalus: A simple guide to neuroanatomy and hydrocephalus.
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Explainer of the President’s FY 2026 HHS Budget Proposal
President’s FY 2026 budget proposes major NIH cuts, agency mergers, and restructures that could reduce neuroscience and hydrocephalus research funding.
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The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — May 2025
House passes bill with major Medicaid changes—millions could lose coverage. Learn how this impacts the hydrocephalus community and what’s next in the Senate.
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Billy Joel’s Diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
The Hydrocephalus Association extends its heartfelt support to Billy Joel and his family following his recent announcement of a diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). We commend Mr. Joel for his courage in sharing his health journey, which brings much-needed awareness to this often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition.
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