September is hydrocephalus awareness month

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Today begins the 5th Anniversary of National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. 1 in 500 babies are born in the United States each year with Hydrocephalus. Including Hawk.  I will be posting some  hydrocephalus facts this month, hang in there.


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