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6 Ways to Avoid Common Risks While in the Hospital

  By Howard Janet Managing a diagnosis of cerebral palsy can mean many visits to the hospital over the years. On top of dealing with necessary medical procedures, parents also have to deal with risks that a hospital- acquired infection or other error could make matters worse. Hospitals are working hard to reduce the rate [...]

98-Yard Touchdown Run for Monroe Co. Boy with Cerebral Palsy

MONROE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJBK) November 1, 2011.   A Rudy moment for a football team brought the crowd, players and coaches to tears in Monroe. In the final game of the season, an honorary player got to take the field for the first time and made the most of his opportunity. “The quarterback just hands [...]

Cerebral Palsy Boy Becoming a Medical Doctor

St. Petersburg Times. Sunday, October 23, 2011 It was a dark day for Lisa Sexton and the fairy tale life she had dreamed of having. Told that her firstborn, Tyler, had cerebral palsy and would likely spend his life in a wheelchair, Sexton went home and closed all the blinds. In the dark, she mourned. [...]