Posts Tagged ‘pediatric hydrocephalus’
Solving for X
Ariel Yong, guest blogger for the Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge program, shares her journey with math and her ultimate accomplishment of graduating from college with a degree in mathematics.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Cynthia E. Solomon
The Hydrocephalus Association is saddened to share the passing of an icon in the hydrocephalus community and one of our co-founders – Cynthia E. Solomon. She dedicated her life to helping others. She will be greatly missed.
Read MoreCongratulations 2013-2014 Brian Christopher Newcomer Reaching for Racquets Tennis Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association is so pleased to announce the 2013-2014 Brian Christopher Newcomer Reaching for Racquets Tennis Scholarship Recipients!
Read MoreMary Decker Mentorship Award Recipient Announced
The Hydrocephalus Association is proud to announce Cathy Cartwright as this year’s Mary Decker Mentorship Award recipient for her tremendous passion, caregiving, and nurturing of children with hydrocephalus
Read MoreOne Person CAN Change the World
In Megan Redfearn’s installment of her blog series, Emma Lee and Me, Megan talks about the strength of her daughter and the impact it has had on her and…well…the world!
Read MoreNever Give Up
Ariel Yong follows up on the topic of our recent video blog by Debby Buffa about kids with hydrocephalus playing sports by talking about the lessons she learned as an athlete.
Read MoreBreaking the ICE
We have a NEW guest blogger for the Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge program. Meet Henry and join the conversation on Twitter. Use #TeensTC.
Read MoreHydro Queen
Karly Rodriguez wrote this powerful and honest poem one month prior to her ETV procedure, after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 2012.
Read MoreHA and the Rudi Schulte Research Institute Announce a New Research Venture
The Hydrocephalus Association and the Rudi Schulte Research Institute (RSRI) announce a joint research venture with Dr. Mark Wagshul.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: A Most Precious Gift
As the Hydrocephalus Association wraps up its interview series commemorating our 30th anniversary, we sit down with Russell Fudge, a founding member of HA.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Facing the Future with Fierce Determination and Optimism
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues it’s 30th anniversary commemoration, Elijah Lawrence shares his college essay, a reflection the values and gifts he lives every day of his life.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Mentoring the Future Voice of Hydrocephalus
Jennifer Bechard, the Hydrocephalus Association’s Teens Take Charge mentor and Education and Support Manager, shares her views on growing up with hydrocephalus and mentoring the future voice of hydrocephalus through her work with the teen and young adult community.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Building Bridges Between Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues our 30th year anniversary commemoration, Dr. Marion “Jack” Walker, pediatric neurosurgeon, Primary Children’s Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, reflects on his 37 years of service to the hydrocephalus community.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Advancing the Research Mission
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues it’s 30th anniversary commemoration, David Browdy, Board Member and Chair of the Research Committee, reminisces about the history of the association and shares a vision for the future.
Read MoreWanted: Partners in the Journey
Hydrocephalus Association CEO Dawn Mancuso shares her excitement and gratitude for a special event held for the Hydrocephalus Association in New York City on October 10, 2013, that moves the association mission closer to raising greater awareness of hydrocephalus and, ultimately, finding a cure.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Leading the Charge to WALK to End Hydrocephalus
What started as a walk across the Bay Bridge has grown into the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) WALK program, hosting 32 WALKS across the country to raise awareness for hydrocephalus. This week we interview Randi Corey, Director of Special Events, who shares her vision for the future of the association.
Read MoreHappening NOW: First Annual Vision Dinner in New York City
The Hydrocephalus Association’s First Annual Vision Dinner, “A Time for Awareness; The Hope for a Cure,” unites politicians, neurosurgeons, scientists, advocates, and business leaders to raise the public profile of hydrocephalus and to share the current research initiatives and successes around the condition.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Do Not Define Me
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Nicole Small reflects on living with both spina bifida and hydrocephalus since birth, as the Hydrocephalus Association continues our interview series commemorating our 30th anniversary.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Moments that Matter
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues its 30th anniversary interview series, Jennifer Balthuis, our Minnesota Community Network leader, shares the moments that have touched her the most while leading the MN Support Group.
Read MoreInsight into the Hydrocephalic Brain Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging
The Hydrocephalus Association aims to help our community understand the latest findings coming out of the hydrocephalus research community. In this blog, we summarize a study about Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and pediatric hydrocephalus.
Read More