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Empowering Your Child to Be Their Own Advocate: Navigating Healthcare with Confidence
Empowering your child to advocate in healthcare builds confidence, communication skills, and independence for navigating lifelong medical care.
New HAPPIER Study Highlights Challenges in Accessing Care
New HAPPIER study reveals major gaps in access to care for people with hydrocephalus, including limited specialists, insurance barriers, and high costs.
Why Do Shunts Fail? A Glimpse Into Shunt Valve Evolution
Learn why shunts fail, how shunt valves have evolved, and what new innovations aim to reduce revision rates and improve long-term outcomes.
Pregnancy with Hydrocephalus: An Essential Overview
Plan pregnancy with hydrocephalus: understand risks, manage symptoms, prepare for delivery, and navigate postpartum recovery with confidence.
Funding Tips for HA CONNECT: Grants, Aid and Savings
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
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
In our previous article, Learning the Brain: Neuroanatomy Basics for Understanding Hydrocephalus, we discussed the…
Announcing the 2025 Innovator Award Recipients
The Hydrocephalus Association is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Innovator Award, which…
Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship: Top Application Tips
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
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.
Government Benefits for People Living with Hydrocephalus
Learn how government benefits support people with hydrocephalus through financial assistance, medical coverage, and programs that help improve daily life.
Tips for Navigating the Holidays With Hydrocephalus
Navigating the holidays with hydrocephalus can be challenging. Learn tips for managing symptoms, reducing stress, and finding meaningful ways to celebrate.
Body Image and Scars: Living with Hydrocephalus
Scars from hydrocephalus surgery can impact body image and confidence. This article explores why scars can feel overwhelming and how to rebuild self-acceptance.
Announcing the 2025 Neuropsychology & Cognition Award Recipients
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2025 Neuropsychology &…
Attitude of Gratitude: Staying Positive with NPH
Attitude of Gratitude: Dorothy embraces life with NPH and other health challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities for gratitude and growth
Emotional Impact of Chronic Pain: Finding Acceptance
Emotional impact of chronic pain can feel overwhelming. Explore ways to heal emotionally, embrace acceptance, and live with renewed purpose.
Dating With Hydrocephalus: Confidence and Boundaries
Learn how to approach dating with hydrocephalus—build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create relationships grounded in trust and self-love.
Announcing the 2025 Hydrocephalus Association Accelerator Award Recipient
The Hydrocephalus Association is excited to announce the recipient of our 2025 Accelerator Award, which…
Hydrocephalus versus NPH: What’s the Difference?
Many people under 60 think they have NPH—but it’s almost always seen in older adults. Learn the real causes of symptoms and how to get the right diagnosis.
The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — October 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.