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November 18, 2022

New Horizons Virtual Town Hall 8 - Deep Dive Into Understanding Spasticity

Are you wondering how spasticity impacts movement, mobility and function? What tools do physicians have in their tool box to treat spasticity and how do can you help to maximize the impact of these treatments? This virtual event covers it all featuring two of the leading experts in Spasticity and Spasticity Management.

August 16, 2022

Evidence and Guidance for Support for Standing

Standing devices and standing wheelchair devices are frequently prescribed and often denied equipment options for individuals with cerebral palsy. The attached paper provides evidence and guidance to help appeal to insurers for this equipment.

October 29, 2021

BREAST HEALTH: Optimizing Mammography Services for Women with Disabilties

Breast cancer is a major cause of mortality in women. Screening has been known to improve early detection for early treatment. Women with disabilities face many physical and attitudinal barriers to mammogram screenings. This webinar has been created to address the educational needs of technologists and to give women with cp and disabilities visual accurate information about the procedure.

October 27, 2021

It's OK to ask!

It’s SMART to think about what you might want to discuss at your next doctor’s appointment. Here are some suggestions

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June 21, 2021

Ayuntamiento Virtual de New Horizons - Scottish Rite para los niños y la University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Nuestros discusiones educacionales continuó con un grupo de expertos el Jueves 25 de Marzo 2021. Este evento virtual contó con un panel de discusion multidisciplinario.

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April 15, 2021

New Horizons Virtual Town Hall 5- Nationwide Children's Hospital

Our educational series continued with a panel of experts from Nationwide Children's Hospital on Monday, March 29th, 2021. This virtual event featured a multi-disciplinary panel discussion.

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April 15, 2021

New Horizons Virtual Town Hall 4- Scottish Rite for Children and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Our educational series continued with a panel of experts from Scottish Rite for Children and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. This virtual event featured a multi-disciplinary panel discussion.

December 14, 2020

New Horizons Virtual Town Hall 3- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab & Northwestern University in Chicago

Our 3rd Virtual Town Hall featured experts from the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Northwestern University in Chicago. This multi-disciplinary panel discussion highlights the latest updates in care of children with #CerebralPalsy.

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December 14, 2020

New Horizons Virtual Townhall 2- Rady Children's Hospital

The second Virtual Town Hall featured the experts from Rady Children's Hospital, Southern Family CP Center, and UC San Diego School of Medicine in San Diego, California. This multi-disciplinary panel discussion highlights the latest updates in care of children with CerebralPalsy.

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December 14, 2020

New Horizons Virtual Town Hall 1- Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center at Columbia University

Our educational series kicked off with a panel of experts from the Weinberg Family CP Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at 6:30pm ET. This virtual event featured a multi-disciplinary panel discussion with Weinberg Family CP Center clinicians and researchers.

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July 1, 2020

Sexual and reproductive health guideline for providers treating young women with cerebral palsy.

This fact sheet is a sexual and reproductive health guideline for providers treating young women with cerebral palsy.

July 1, 2020

Preparing For Your OB/GYN Appointment Brochure

5 things for women with Cerebral Palsy to consider when preparing for their OB/GYN appointment

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July 1, 2020

A sexual and reproductive health guideline for young women with cerebral palsy

It’s SMART to think about what you might want to discuss at your next doctor’s appointment. Here are some suggestions

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July 1, 2020

Gynecological Care Patient Brochure

This fact sheet has been created for women with cerebral palsy to provide answers to some common questions about CP, disability, and gynecological care.

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