Posts Tagged ‘neurosurgeon’
A Tribute to Dr. James T. Goodrich
The Hydrocephalus Association and many in the hydrocephalus community were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. James Goodrich on March 30, 2020. Dr. Goodrich was a pediatric neurosurgeon and longtime friend and supporter of HA.
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Cognitive Therapy for NPH Patients
If you have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) you might find Cognitive Therapy useful. Trish Bogucki explains what it consists of and shares some tips for others who might be in the same boat she was in.
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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.
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Is Your Doctor In Our Physician Directory?
Do you have a neurosurgeon, neurologist, or neuropsychologist that you LOVE? Invite your doctor to join the Hydrocephalus Association’s Physician Directory!
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Hydrocephalus Awareness, New York Style!
The Hydrocephalus Association continues its 30th anniversary history series with an interview with our Long Island WALK Chair, Mia Padron. Mia is determined to raise awareness for hydrocephalus, and it doesn’t stop with leading a WALK. New York celebrates Hydrocephalus Awareness Month because of this woman.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Celebrating 10 Years as a WALK Chair
As we continue our interview series in commemoration of the Hydrocephalus Association’s 30th anniversary, we sit down with Phyllis Rogers, who is in her 10th year chairing the Denver WALK, as she reflects on her drive to continue to chair the WALK and her hopes for the future of the Hydrocephalus Association.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: A Focus on Hydrocephalus Research
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues our interview series commemorating our 30th anniversary, we sit down with Dr. John Kestle, founding member of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) and member of our Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board, as he reflects on the current state and future of hydrocephalus research.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Houston, We Have Lift Off!
The Hydrocephalus Association 30th anniversary interview series continues with our Houston WALK Co-Chair, Margaret Powers as she shares her thoughts about the Hydrocephalus Association and starting and coordinating a WALK.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: It’s About Relationships
HA Board Member and former VP of Sales for Medtronic, Ralph Kistler, reflects back on his 20+ year relationship with the Hydrocephalus Association.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Growing Up with HA
Our Teens Take Charge (TTC) program provides support, training, awareness and fundraising opportunities so that teens can be an effective force in making their stories heard. As part of our interview series in commemoration of our 30th anniversary, our intern, Jessica Ford, sits down with Haylea Lynn Blank, to talk about growing up with hydrocephalus and her thoughts on the Hydrocephalus Association.
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 2008 From a developmental perspective, hydrocephalus, as with other forms of neurologic compromise, demonstrates its…
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