Posts Tagged ‘Hydrocephalus Association’
The Challenges of Transitioning to Adult Care
HA has long been aware of inequality in care for children and adults with hydrocephalus, and we are taking steps to bridge the gap.
Read More
Whole Foods Features Cider With A Purpose
Jason Spears and his brother Patrick founded Locus Cider in March of 2015 inspired by real, tough people, a.k.a children with hydrocephalus.
Read More
What Can’t You Live Without?
Read Genesis Espaillat first-person account of life with hydrocephalus, which she wrote in honor of September being Hydrocephalus Awareness month.
Read More
Announcing Our 2016 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2016 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients.
Read More
Mary Decker Mentorship Award: Call for Nominations
Nominate a dedicated Neuroscience Nurse with demonstrated excellence in neurosurgery, specifically with hydrocephalus, for the Mary Decker Mentorship Award!
Read MoreVoices from Our Community: David Walters Shares his Hydrocephalus Story
David Walters was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 2 weeks old and has had one shunt revision. He is an active teenager and member of the Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge program. Read his story.
Read MoreVoices from Our Community: Joyce Schwartz Spreads Her Message about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Joyce Schwartz shares her 23 year journey of searching for a diagnosis and then treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (HA).
Read MoreVoices from Our Community: Milton Newman Shares His Story of NPH
Fog is Lifted After 15 Years of Confusion and Misdiagnosis Milt Newman’s retirement was not…
Read MoreVoices from Our Community: Abby Shares Her Life Experiences With Hydrocephalus!
By: Abby Wood Hi! My name is Abby. I turned 12 years old at the…
Read More
Announcing our 2012 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
We are pleased to announce the 2012 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients. The scholarship program marks…
Read MoreHydrocephalus Association’s Resident’s Prize: Dr. Ashley G. Tian
One way the Hydrocephalus Association promotes research and leadership in hydrocephalus is through our annual Resident’s Prize.
Read MoreHA Funds Research, Announces New Research Grants
HA is pleased to announce two recipients of the Hydrocephalus Association’s grant program focusing on…
Read MoreThere are a Million Hydrocephalus Stories; This is the Story of Tracy
Head Above Water By Tracy Taback Today, I am a healthy 31-year-old woman who just…
Read More
Announcing our 2011 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2011 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients.
Read MoreThere are a Million Hydrocephalus Stories; This is the Story of Hannah
by HA Member Susan Andersen Moore Our daughter Hannah has a programmable VP shunt for…
Read MoreWorkplace Communication Tips for People Living with Disabilities
Just because you have a disability doesn’t mean you can’t be successful in the workplace. It’s important to know your rights and to have good communication skills.
Read MoreNeurodevelopment of Children and Teens with Hydrocephalus
By Jay Wellons, M.D. and David Nilsson, Ph.D. Article first appeared in Pathways, Fall edition…
Read More2010 Hydrocephalus Association Resident’s Prize
The Hydrocephalus Association announces the 2010 Resident’s Prize Awardee, Ramin Eskandari, MD, MS.
Read MoreIn Memory of Kate
On November 27, Kate Finlayson passed away due to complications from hydrocephalus and the many surgeries she endured to combat it. She was, and remains, an inspiration for all of us dedicated to furthering the fight against hydrocephalus.
Read More