From the Association

New HAPPIER Study Highlights Challenges in Accessing Care

March 3, 2026

New HAPPIER study reveals major gaps in access to care for people with hydrocephalus, including limited specialists, insurance barriers, and high costs.

Funding Tips for HA CONNECT: Grants, Aid and Savings

February 26, 2026

Discover funding options to attend HA CONNECT! Explore financial aid, grants, and creative strategies to make conference participation more affordable.

HA CONNECT: Where I Found Life-changing Community

January 29, 2026

The National Conference on Hydrocephalus, HA CONNECT, is where Carly found real connection, understanding, and lifelong friendships, no longer feeling alone in her journey.

Neuroanatomy II: Understanding the Ventricles

January 28, 2026

In our previous article, Learning the Brain: Neuroanatomy Basics for Understanding Hydrocephalus, we discussed the…

Announcing the 2025 Innovator Award Recipients

January 16, 2026

The Hydrocephalus Association is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Innovator Award, which…

Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship: Top Application Tips

December 15, 2025

Prepare a strong Hydrocephalus Association (HA) Scholarship application with key tips to stay organized, plan ahead, and submit your best work.

HA Receives $100,000 Gift to Advance Research on the Neuropsychological and Cognitive Impacts of Hydrocephalus

December 12, 2025

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is honored to recognize the extraordinary generosity of Tessa van der Willigen and Jonathan Walters, and David and Lisa Browdy, whose $100,000 commitment will fund two additional Neuropsychology and Cognition Awards over the next two years.

Announcing the 2025 Neuropsychology & Cognition Award Recipients

December 1, 2025

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2025 Neuropsychology &…

Announcing the 2025 Hydrocephalus Association Accelerator Award Recipient

November 6, 2025

The Hydrocephalus Association is excited to announce the recipient of our 2025 Accelerator Award, which…

The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — October 2025

October 29, 2025

We hope you’re hanging in there. It’s been a tough few weeks in D.C., and we wanted to give you a quick update on what’s happening in Congress and how it might affect our hydrocephalus community—especially when it comes to healthcare access and telehealth.

Announcing our 2025 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!

October 22, 2025

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2025 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients.

Hydrocephalus Association Elevates the Patient Voice on the Global Stage

October 6, 2025

HA was proud to represent the patient community at the Hydrocephalus Society World Congress in Toulouse, France, September 2025.

Exploring Emerging Technology in Focused Ultrasound

September 16, 2025

One promising innovation is focused ultrasound—a technique that uses sound waves to precisely target areas of the brain.

The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — August 2025

September 3, 2025

Members of Congress have returned from August recess…and there’s a lot of work to do! Here’s where things stand.

Raising Awareness on World Hydrocephalus Day

September 3, 2025

On September 20, the global community is coming together to celebrate World Hydrocephalus Day in support of those living with this often-misunderstood condition.

Friends of General Hospital’s Leslie Charleson Turn Grief Into Advocacy for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

August 21, 2025

Leslie Charleson, beloved for her nearly 50-year run as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital, passed away at 79. She lived with NPH.

Building Better Devices: The Impact of the Hydrocephalus Engineering Workshop

August 15, 2025

The Hydrocephalus Association with the generous support from the Rudi Schulte Research Institute hosted their…

The HAPPIER Registry Paper Is Now Published

July 30, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our HAPPIER registry has been published in a scientific journal—a major step toward ensuring the voices of people with hydrocephalus and their caregivers are reflected in research.

Celebrating Impact. Fueling Hope. Moving Forward Together

July 24, 2025

Welcome to the first edition of HA’s Development Round-Up—your inside look at how donor support is driving life-changing hydrocephalus research, expanding education and awareness, and strengthening our community programs.

Hydrocephalus Association Statement on Reconciliation Bill Passage

July 9, 2025

The Hydrocephalus Association is deeply concerned about the bill’s sweeping cuts and changes to Medicaid. This will have severe impacts on healthcare access and coverage for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities.