Posts Tagged ‘Shunt Malfunction’
The Day-to-Day of Headaches and Hydrocephalus
Living with hydrocephalus means living with headaches. In his latest post, Dan discusses headaches, weather changes, and the importance of knowing your body.
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Aging Out of Pediatric Care: A Cautionary Tale
Four. That is how many different hospitals I visited trying to transition from a pediatric to an adult neurosurgery program in the midst of a shunt malfunction.
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Realizing I Had Hydrocephalus
Dan Kricke talks about the first time he realized he had hydrocephalus when he was 5 and the various emotions he had along the way to adulthood.
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Telling My Story
Meet Dan, a new guest blogger lending his voice to our adult hydrocephalus community. We are excited for Dan to share different aspects of his journey each month.
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Announcing our 2014 Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2014 Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge Scholarship Recipients.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: A Sister’s Love
Roxana Ramos became a Hydrocephalus Association Support Group leader to connect her brother to others that have hydrocephalus, only to realize family members benefit, as well. As we continue our interview series commemorating our 30th anniversary, we sit down with Roxana to talk about her motivation behind her volunteer position and the value her service brings to the hydrocephalus community.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: With A Little Help From My Friends
In commemoration of the Hydrocephalus Association 30th anniversary, David Walters, Teens Take Charge member, shares his thoughts on the importance of our biannual conference and the impact of the Hydrocephalus Association (HA).
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.
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Announcing Our 2013 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association is proud to announce our 2013 scholarship recipients.
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 MoreBrushes with Mortality: 5 Lessons On Dealing with Hard Times
Rachel Katz, diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the age of 12, shares the transformational gift she received after her last shunt revision. Read her blog. Be inspired.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: It Doesn’t Make Us Different…It Makes Us Stronger
Teens Take Charge Advisory Council member, Wyatt Barris, speaks out about living with hydrocephalus and being an advocate for the condition.
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