Chiari Malformation Resources

Stanford Children's Health provides resources to help families who live outside of the area.

Lodging assistance

• The Ronald McDonald House at Stanford provides a "home-away-from-home" and support for the families of children receiving treatment at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
• Based on availability, a number of local hotels offer special rates.

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Patient and family services

We provide a range of family services and resources designed to support each child and assist families as they manage their child's health and medical care. At our hospital, health care professionals specialize in providing education, social and emotional support.

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Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation

CSF (Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation, Inc), a non-profit organization, raising awareness for Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and related disorders. Dr. Gerald Grant is the chair-elect of the CSF board.

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American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project

ASAP (American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project) funds research grants, provides educational materials and provides support to families and caregivers. Dr. Gerald Grant is ASAP's research committee chair .

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