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A Utah judge recently awarded a Wyoming family nearly $1 billion, a record-setting amount for medical malpractice in the state. Parents Daniel McMicheal and Anyssa Zancanella sued a Salt Lake City hospital for a botched delivery that left their now five-year-old daughter Azaylee with serious disabilities. While the family is unlikely to receive the full […]

October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a global celebration of individuality, a platform for raising awareness, and an advocacy movement. What began as a day to raise awareness of this most common of lifelong physical disabilities has turned into a worldwide movement. People with cerebral palsy and their friends and families use the day […]

Holistic Nurturing Health Hub supports children with neurodevelopmental challenges in Kisumu West in western Kenya with screening, community engagement, support groups, and more. On July 4, this year, the Health Hub held a medical camp to help reach more children in their communities. Cerebral Palsy Guidance was pleased to be able to contribute and help […]

Virginia’s birth injury compensation fund has faced several challenges in the last year. After the CFO pleaded guilty to embezzling millions from the fund, employees have resigned, and families report difficulties accessing funds. A state legislator has requested an investigation of the fund to ensure families still get the support they need. Virginia’s Birth Injury […]

Cerebral palsy is the most common disability of movement and motor skills in childhood. Children with cerebral palsy grow up to be adults with cerebral palsy, often with significant disabilities. Diagnosis is challenging, but the earlier a child gets a diagnosis, the better their outcome. Researchers are now using AI to make early detection a […]

A St. Louis County Jury recently awarded a family Missouri’s highest ever medical malpractice award. The $48.1 million award included $28.1 million in compensation for the family and $20 million in punitive damages. The case was against Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic, and Dr. Daniel McNeive for negligence leading to a baby’s significant brain damage. Distressed […]