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February 2012
In This Issue
Donor and Fundraising Updates
The CEO's Corner
Education, Support and Advocacy
Hydrocephalus Teens Take Charge
Hydrocephalus in the News - Raising Awareness

 

The HA's Mission is to: 'Eliminate the challenges of hydrocephalus'  

 

 

Upcoming HA Events 
Donor and Fundraising Updates

Hydrocephalus Awareness Hits the Ice

Eileen Rodger, the South Florida WALK Chair, shares the story of her unique and inspiring night of fundraising.

 

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Join the 2012 Virtual WALK Community Today 


If you do not live near one of our many WALK locations, learn how you can join the fight against hydrocephalus by registering for our Virtual WALK program. 

 
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The CEO's Corner
HA CEO Dawn MancusoFrom the CEO: Another way to say "I Care" 

 

Dawn Mancuso delivers a timely message about caring and advocacy.

 

 

 

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Education, Support and Advocacy
2012 Hydrocephalus Scholarships Now Available 

  

Are you at least 17 years old, have hydrocephalus, and plan to further your education? Then this is an opportunity for you! The Hydrocephalus Association is accepting applications now through April 1, 2012.

 

 

Marvin Sussman, PhD, HA Board member and Carlos Hakim, PhD, pay tribute to Harold O. Conn, MD. Dr. Conn was a world-renowned physician who acquired NPH during his retirement and used his unique perspective to become an advocate for awareness.

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Guidelines  

 

In 2005, five guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) were published in Neurosurgery. These guidelines are a must read for anyone affected by NPH.   

 

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Hydrocephalus Teens Take Charge
Hydrocephalus Teens Take Charge Speaks Up About Bullying

Members of the Hydrocephalus Teens Take Charge advisory council weigh in on the important topic of 'Bullying'. 

 

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Hydrocephalus in the News - Raising Awareness
Increased Awareness Helps Grand Prairie Man Get Correct NPH Diagnosis

 

A local news story about NPH gave the Trump family from Texas the information they needed to successfully diagnose Mr. Trump's Alzheimer's as NPH.  

 

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Ed Stall's correct diagnosis and treatment for NPH was featured in his local newspaper.

 

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Danielle Bacon's high school was prepared to prohibit her attendance at their Winter Ball. Luckily for Danielle, who has hydrocephalus, the school board reconsidered their policy and made an exception.

 

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus was diagnosed in a featured character in the January 6, 2012 episode of 'A Gifted Man.'

 

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Professors at the New Jersey Institute of Technology have patented a new shunt design called the NJIT SmartShunt™.

 

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