House Passes Bachmann Bill to Support Families Living with Hydrocephalus
Washington, D.C.,
Jul 29, 2009 -
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H. Res. 373, a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Bachmann that would designate the month of September as “National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.”
“I am thrilled that the House chose to support families living with Hydrocephalus today and passed H.Res 373, which I authored in order to raise awareness of Hydrocephalus, a devastating disorder that often leaves individuals and their families in constant fear of sudden, irreversible damage, or even death.
“Hydrocephalus, or water on the brain, is a medical condition that results in an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles, or cavities, of the brain. Sadly, the prognosis for individuals afflicted with hydrocephalus is difficult predict and often fatal. More must be done at the community level to educate individual Americans about this surprisingly prevalent disorder.
“Recognizing September as National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month will bring this disease to the public’s attention and encourage the discussions necessary to more effectively address the devastating effects of this disease and provide support to families who live with it each day.
“Through increased awareness and education, we will take the steps needed to modernize the treatment of hydrocephalus and move toward a cure,” said Congresswoman Bachmann.
To learn more about hydrocephalus, visit www.HydrocephalusKids.org
Click here to hear Michael and Kim Illions, founders of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation; Congresswoman Bachmann; and Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) discuss the implications of living with hydrocephalus.
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