Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus
The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for September-October 2020
In addition to celebrating Hydrocephalus Awareness month, the Hydrocephalus Association has been tracking the ins and outs of what’s happening on Capitol Hill. Read our latest advocacy update!
Congressman Josh Gottheimer Joins Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus
Hydrocephalus is the leading cause of brain surgery in children. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has joined the bipartisan Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus. The Hydrocephalus Association applauds Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s support of the over one million people living with the condition. “We must keep taking every possible step toward finding treatments and cures for life-threatening conditions and disorders. That’s why I’m […]
Congressman TJ Cox Joins Congressional Hydrocephalus Caucus
Caucus will help families in California’s Central Valley impacted by a brain condition that has no cure This week, Congressman TJ Cox (D-CA) announced that he has joined the bipartisan Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus. The Hydrocephalus Association applauds Representative Cox’s support for our community. His action reflects a welcome commitment to working with […]
Caucus Briefing Educates Members of Congress About Hydrocephalus
Over 60 people attended the Hydrocephalus Caucus Briefing on 10/17. The briefing, hosted by the Hydrocephalus Association and PHF, explored how hydrocephalus impacts patients & how Congress can help.
URGENT: Contact your Member of Congress
We need your help getting members of Congress and their staff to a Congressional Hydrocephalus Caucus briefing on October 17th. Please take a moment to call & e-mail their offices to ask them to attend. You can learn more about the briefing by clicking here. This shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes and is very […]
Seven States Join Congress in Declaring September Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Local volunteers joined forces with elected state representatives in Connecticut, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Colorado and Illinois to proclaim September as Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.