Health Law

Teen Overcomes Cerebral Palsy Symptoms by Running

Posted on January 18, 2009
Eighteen year old Andy Sullman has cerebral palsy, but you wouldn’t know it to see him running. For nearly a year, he’s been training to run a marathon. Running has helped him overcome his cerebral palsy symptoms – something he was unable to do with traditional treatments like physical therapy...

Support United Brachial Plexus Network on Facebook

Posted on January 17, 2009
If brachial plexus awareness is a cause you care about, you can now show your support and raise awareness on Facebook. The United Brachial Plexus Network is one of many causes Facebook users can support, and the group currently has about 200 members. Facebook users who join the cause can participate in discussions, connect with others who are trying to raise awareness, follow UBPN fundraising goals, and even make donations...

$6.5M Settlement Reached in Cerebral Palsy Case

Posted on January 15, 2009
A $6.5 million settlement was recently reached in Aurora, Illinois regarding the case of a seven-year-old boy who now has cerebral palsy due to a supposed accident at a local hospital. The incident occurred at the Provena Mercy Medical Center where the boy endured a brain injury that has now altered his life...

Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Filed in St. Louis

Posted on January 13, 2009
Recent reports claim that a woman in St. Louis recently took legal action for her daughter’s cerebral palsy. The little girl was reportedly born with the condition, which can be life-altering, and her mother believes that it is the result of a doctor’s negligence...

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Trouble Keeping Your Medical Records Organized?

Posted on January 12, 2009
Maintaining accurate medical records on your child is a must. However, record keeping tends to become more difficult when the child has a condition such as cerebral palsy. This is because children with special needs spend more time at the doctor’s office and often see multiple specialists...

Illinois Mom Files Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

Posted on January 11, 2009
Haley Overmeyer has cerebral palsy – a condition her mother alleges was caused by negligent medical care. Her mother, Linda, recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the doctor who delivered Haley and the hospital where she was born in January 2005...

Teen with Spastic CP Started His Own Foundation

Posted on January 08, 2009
Gary Lynn is no ordinary teenager. At 16 years old, he has his own foundation dedicated to improving the lives of people with cerebral palsy through fundraising, education and research. An avid sports fan from Houston, Texas, Gary knows firsthand the challenges involved in living with disability...

Cerebral Palsy Resource Find: Informational Videos

Posted on January 07, 2009
We’re always on the lookout for helpful cerebral palsy resources, and we recently came across some informational videos on The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation website. The foundation has produced videos on topics including:   Caregiving Recreation Therapeutic Horseback Riding Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment Health Quality of Life Active Living Much more! The videos range in length from about two to 15 minutes, making them quick and easy to fit into your schedule and share with others...

January Is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Posted on January 06, 2009
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and this year’s awareness topic is “Obesity Prevention and Weight Management – Before, During and After Pregnancy.” Obesity is a national epidemic that gives rise to numerous health problems, but many are unaware that pregnancy complications are among those problems...

Assistive Technology Conference Later This Month The Assistive Technology Industry Association is celebrating its 10th annual conference in Orlando on January 28-31. Anyone interested in learning more about assistive technology is invited to attend, and

Posted on January 05, 2009
The Assistive Technology Industry Association is celebrating its 10th annual conference in Orlando on January 28-31. Anyone interested in learning more about assistive technology is invited to attend, and it’s a great opportunity for parents of children with cerebral palsy to talk to leading AT vendors and have some of their questions answered...

Assistive Technology Conference Later This Month

Posted on January 05, 2009
The Assistive Technology Industry Association is celebrating its 10th annual conference in Orlando on January 28-31. Anyone interested in learning more about assistive technology is invited to attend, and it’s a great opportunity for parents of children with cerebral palsy to talk to leading AT vendors and have some of their questions answered...

Bookshare.org Benefits Kids with Disabilities

Posted on January 04, 2009
Does your child have trouble holding books because of cerebral palsy? Does he or she have visual impairments or a learning disorder such as dyslexia? Then you might want to check out Bookshare.org. It’s a great resource for people with disabilities, particularly students, who are unable to read standard print...

Project Creates Possibilities for People with Disabilities

Posted on December 30, 2008
New technologies improve lives and enhance functioning in kids and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy. The founders of Project: Possibility understand this and have made it their mission to empower those in the disability community by making the world more accessible with innovative software solutions...

Disability Power & Pride Ball to Commemorate Presidential Inauguration

Posted on December 27, 2008
The disability community will usher in the new president on January 18, 2009 with the Disability Power & Pride Inaugural Ball. A first-ever event for the disability community, the ball will feature special guests, great food, live music, dancing — and you’re invited! Joining the celebration will be disability leaders and advocates from across the country, as well as federal legislators and government officials from the new administration...

Third Annual Rock to Roll Benefit Raises over $30,000

Posted on December 26, 2008
More than $30,000 was raised for UCP Wheels for Humanity at the third annual Rock to Roll benefit in West Hollywood on December 14th. The event featured rockers from bands such as Social Distortion, Bad Religion, NOFX and Pennywise, among several others...

Oral Hygiene Tips and Resources for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Posted on December 23, 2008
Good oral hygiene is particularly important for children with cerebral palsy, who often experience a range of dental issues. For instance, kids with cerebral palsy tend to suffer from the following:   Poor dental alignment Dental erosion caused by gastroesophageal reflux and/or vomiting Gingivitis caused by certain medications, especially seizure drugs Damaging oral habits such as teeth grinding, regurgitation, compulsive eating of non-edible substances and pouching (holding food in the pocket between the teeth and cheek for prolonged periods) Good Oral Hygiene Starts at Home One of the best ways of preventing oral health problems is by practicing good oral hygiene at home...

Assistive Technology Ideas Posted on Blog Carnival

Posted on December 22, 2008
pA few weeks ago, we posted a a href="http://www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com/2008/11/articles/resources/assistive-technology/submit-your-holiday-gift-ideas-to-the-at-blog-carnival/"blog/a about Lon Thornburgrsquo;s ldquo;Assistive Technology Blog Carnival...

Assistive Technology Ideas Posted on Blog Carnival

Posted on December 22, 2008
A few weeks ago, we posted a blog about Lon Thornburg’s “Assistive Technology Blog Carnival.” At the time, he was asking for assistive technology gift ideas for people with special needs like cerebral palsy. The results are now in – Find out what AT tools and gift ideas bloggers and blog readers are talking about this year by visiting the Holiday Gift Edition of the AT Blog Carnival...

Coal Fund Helps Family of Child with Cerebral Palsy

Posted on December 17, 2008
pThe Coal Fund is being used to help families in Tennessee pay for heat in their homes this winter, which fewer families are able to do during tough financial times. One family helped by the Coal Fund has been hit especially hard by these timesmdash;a single mom with three children, one of whom has cerebral palsy...

Scholarships Awarded to Young Adults with Hemiplegia

Posted on December 15, 2008
The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) recently awarded $8,000 in education scholarships to young adults with hemiplegia, a type of cerebral palsy characterized by paralysis on one side of the body. CHASA established a scholarship fund in 2007 in the name of Megan Chesney, a teenage girl who has helped raise money for the cause since she was six years old...

Is Your CP Child Interested in Playing a Sport?

Posted on December 15, 2008
Just over a decade ago, the U.S. Department of Education reported that 95 percent of children with physical disabilities like cerebral palsy were prevented from full access to sports programs. While there have been efforts to change this fact, much still needs to be done...

Late Preterm Babies Face Threefold Risk of Cerebral Palsy

Posted on December 14, 2008
Preterm birth has long been known to be a risk factor for cerebral palsy, but new research suggests that babies born late preterm (34-36 weeks gestation) face a significantly higher risk of being diagnosed with cerebral palsy than babies born at or after 37 weeks...

Gum Disease Can Put Your Unborn Baby at Risk for CP

Posted on December 11, 2008
The increased hormones during pregnancy cause about half of all pregnant women to develop a gum disease called “pregnancy gingivitis,” according to the American Academy of Periodontology. Studies show that severe gum disease (periodontal disease) increases a woman’s risk of preterm delivery, and premature birth is a risk factor for cerebral palsy and a host of other health problems...

Book Offers Tips on Pediatric Surgery for Parents

Posted on December 10, 2008
Treatment options for children with cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy and similar physical disabilities may include surgery. However, the decision to put your child through surgery can be a stressful one fraught with uncertainty, and this is especially true if the surgery involves a new technique...

Institute Offers Support to Families of Children with Disabilities

Posted on December 09, 2008
The Siskin Children’s Institute, headquartered in Tennessee, offers various kinds of support to families of children with disability, including research help, information on community resources, and workshops and education classes – all free of charge...

New Children's Book Teaches Acceptance of CP

Posted on December 07, 2008
Children with physical limitations such as cerebral palsy face unique challenges once they reach school age. Perhaps the greatest of the challenges is overcoming difference to gain the acceptance of their peers. This is the challenge 8-year-old Zack faces as he embarks on a new year of school...

Victory for Family of Cerebral Palsy Victim

Posted on December 05, 2008
In May 2002, Dan and Lori Perseke of Minnesota went to the Ortonville Hospital for the birth of their son, Wyatt.  Unfortunately, during and immediately following his birth, something went tragically wrong.  The Persekes allege that due to negligence by Dr...

Are Medical Professionals Cavalier about C-Sections?

Posted on December 04, 2008
Birth by cesarean section (C-section) is increasingly common in our society, but the procedure is not always performed for the right reasons. Some experts believe the trend has gone too far, with doctors and women scheduling C-sections sometimes weeks before the recommended gestation period...

Need Financial Assistance Caring for Your CP Child?

Posted on December 03, 2008
These are difficult economic times for many families across the country, especially for those trying to provide for a child with cerebral palsy or other special need. Medical care, housing, transportation, assistive technology — these are just a few of the things families of special needs children must budget into their finances...

Man with CP Finishes PGA Walk

Posted on December 01, 2008
D.J. Gregory spent the last year walking every hole on the PGA tour — a feat that he should have never been able to accomplish. Born with cerebral palsy, D.J. has persevered over his 30 years and made it his mission to do what he was told he never would: walk...

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