November 2011

In This Issue

Donor and Fundraising Update

Research Update

Education, Support and Advocacy

Hydrocephalus in the News - Raising Awareness

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

Upcoming HA Events

11/12 - Baltimore, MD Support Group

11/12 - HA St. Louis Partner's One Day Conference

11/13 - 3rd Annual Phoenix, AZ HA WALK

11/13 - 4th Annual Birmingham, AL HA WALK

11/20 - Hydrocephalus Association National Capital 5K Run/WALK

Donor and Fundraising Updates

Alabama WALK Garners News Coverage

Addox Morrow, a young boy with hydrocephalus, and his family get media coverage ahead of the Birmingham WALK.

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Fresno, CA WALK in the News

Aiden Tanz, 6 of Madera, CA was featured in the Madera Tribune on October 6th, 2011. The article talks about his 11 surgeries to date and his mother's efforts to help fund research through the Fresno, CA Hydro-cephalus WALK..

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Research Update

University of Wisconsin Doctor Creates Pressure Monitor

Josh Medow, MD, an inventor and a practicing neurosurgeon at the University of Wisconsin, has invented what he hopes will be a successful ICP monitor.

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Education, Support and Advocacy

Introducing Our 2012 Conference Chairs

The Hydrocephalus Association's national conference on hydrocephalus will take place June 27 - July 1, 2012 in Bethesda, MD.We would liketo introduce you to our conference medical chairs.


Dr. Williams	Dr. Walker

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'Just Like Any Other Little Beagle' Now Available Through the HA

Looking for a book to use when talking to children about hydrocephalus? This is a great coloring book available in print as well as a downloadable PDF document.

Contact Your Congressman Regarding NIH Funding

ConferenceAttendees

At the beginning of October we shared "a call to action" and many of you responded and contacted you representatives. Let them know there is an urgent need to increase NIH funding.

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Hydrocephalus in the News - Raising Awarness

Phoenix, AZ Man Overcomes NPH

Read about Ed Stalls of Phoenix, AZ who finally found treatment for his NPH.

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NPH Receives Coverage in Dallas TV

A local Dallas/Ft. Worth CBS affiliate features a news piece on NPH.

Hydrocephalus Featured in "Grey's Anatomy"

The hit show, Grey's Anatomy helps to raise awareness of childhood hydrocephalus. One of the stars of the show has adopted a child with the condition.

Idaho Parents Shine the Light on Hydrocephalus

During National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, McQ and Heather Olsen of Boise, ID staged a media blitz to raise awareness.