Welcome to the Hydrocephalus Association Website.
We hope that the information you find here, and the contacts you establish, will be of help.
The Hydrocephalus Association’s mission is to eliminate the challenges of hydrocephalus by stimulating innovative research and providing support, education and advocacy for individuals, families and professionals dealing with hydrocephalus.
Conference 2010 Registration Now Open - Join us in Cleveland!
The goal of the Hydrocephalus Association’s biennial national conference is to provide tools and connections to address the medical, educational and social challenges of living with hydrocephalus – and to enjoy each other’s company!
In collaboration with the AANS, the Hydrocephalus Association proudly presents:
Hydrocephalus and YOU: A Symposium for Healthcare Professionals
Treating hydrocephalus requires a multi-disciplinary team effort, involving primary care physicians, nurses, therapists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists and others. This symposium will be held during our annual conference on June 17 and will cover all aspects of hydrocephalus.
The goal is to provide healthcare professionals with the tools they need to help patients with hydrocephalus improve their quality of life. For information please click here.
Open to Healthcare Professionals Only!
WALK Season 2010 begins!!!
HA Launches Research Initiative
The Hydrocephalus Association is delighted to announce the official launch of our new Research Initiative. More than half a million dollars has been awarded to fund direct research in institutions across the country.
For more information, please click here.
The Holidays are Here!!!
Get your HA greeting cards now!
The HA greeting cards feature artwork from talented young artists affected by hydrocephalus. The cards are available for purchase and all proceeds will go towards a financial aid fund for individuals and families who otherwise cannot afford to attend the 2010 HA Conference in Cleveland.
For details, click the icon below.
(H1N1) Flu information and Resources Available To Parents:
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “children with chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, metabolic conditions, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, or women who are pregnant are at higher risk of having complications from flu. In addition, all children younger than 5 years old are at higher risk of flu complications compared to older children…” For more information please go to the CDC’s website for information and action steps for parents.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/parentfactsheet3.htm or
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/childcare/toolkit/pdf/H1N1Seasonal_HiRiskChildren_Final.pdf
Please explore the information available on our site, and take advantage of the many other services the Hydrocephalus Association offers—from informational brochures to opportunities for community involvement. For personal, one-on-one support, please call our office directly at (415) 732-7040/toll free (888) 598-3789 or email us. Note that if you need to talk to someone, our office is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
Hydrocephalus is a chronic condition, but the future is promising. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hydrocephalus Association
870 Market Street, Suite 705
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 732-7040 / (888) 598-3789
Fax: (415) 732-7044
www.hydroassoc.org
info@hydroassoc.org
