Melinda Hughie Blalock
@Mmhblalock
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mom • wife • medical mom {epilepsy⚡️ASD} advocate 🧠epilepsy parent support navigator🫀#TAAD aneurysm & #THYCA🦋 survivor 🏥St. Jude fundraiser
Temecula, CA
Joined April 2024
Johns Hopkins University is excited to announce its new tuition promise program will offer free tuition for undergraduate students from families earning up to $200,000 and tuition plus living expenses for families earning up to $100,000. As a result of the change, students from
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It has been the true highlight of my career to lead this organization and I can’t wait to see what the future leaders of #epilepsy research will do! The best is yet to come from the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium! 💜 💪 🧠
This is what hope looks like. The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium just launched our novel Mentorship Program: 5 mentors, 10 mentees — sharing experience, wisdom, and what it takes to shape the future of pediatric epilepsy. Epilepsy Awareness and Education Expo, Disneyland
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Many pediatric neurological diseases are rare and complex, affecting only a small number of children. GEMINI was created at St. Jude to meet this challenge by identifying genetic mutations and developing targeted therapies, advancing from discovery to clinical trial.
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When you paint your pumpkins purple, you'll help increase epilepsy awareness and join a community dedicated to making a difference. Tag us and we'll reshare!
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What if surgical aortic valve replacement required no chest incision? Our surgeons @ClevelandClinic are making it a reality with transcervical robotic AVR. https://t.co/VnotMivehA
@AskDrMarc @tavrkapadia @CCF_CTSRes @CCFcards
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No chest incisions, minimal pain, rapid recovery: Cleveland Clinic’s transcervical robotic approach is pushing boundaries in aortic valve replacement. What if surgical aortic valve replacement...
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Pts recover like those post thyroid surgery - congratulations to @MKoprivanacMD for continuing this innovative work @CleClinicHVTI where @TobyCosgrove originated MIS cardiac surgery 30+ years ago
What if surgical aortic valve replacement required no chest incision? Our surgeons @ClevelandClinic are making it a reality with transcervical robotic AVR. https://t.co/VnotMivehA
@AskDrMarc @tavrkapadia @CCF_CTSRes @CCFcards
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Join us! Best weekend of the year! #beckthebrave
We invite you and your families to the Epilepsy Family Weekend at The Painted Turtle on Friday, September 26 - 28. For more info and to register, email: Help@EpilepsyLosAngeles.org
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Through the Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative, St. Jude is uniquely positioned to advance research and treatment for ataxias, rare neurodegenerative disorders, such as Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) and Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T).
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Through the Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative, McKinnon’s discoveries are being translated into therapies for ataxia-telangiectasia and other diseases. Combining molecular research with clinical expertise, they aim to restore function and improve patients' lives.
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Many children with drug-resistant epilepsy also have learning, behavior, or attention challenges, but families are often left wondering what’s going on or how to get help. Our next Power Hour is all about neurodevelopmental disorders. Register here: https://t.co/8UDydvGj3z
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The unbreakable bond between father and son Paul and Joe may have been life-saving. Joe uncovered his potential risk for an aortic aneurysm during one of his dad’s cardiology appointments. Doctors treated Paul for the same condition years earlier. More:
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Joe Goske uncovered his potential risk for an aortic aneurysm during one of his father’s cardiology appointments.
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On National Cancer Survivors Day, we honor the resilience of cancer survivors and highlight the pioneering work done at St. Jude by clinician-scientists such as Matthew Ehrhardt, MD, MS, to improve long-term health and quality of life. #NCSD2025
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SCDAA mourns the loss of prominent pediatric hematologist & sickle cell provider Dr. Winfred Wang, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 82. Learn more about his life and legacy: https://t.co/n418ps7a6f Photo Credit: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Richard S. Finkel, MD, director of the Center for Experimental Neurotherapeutics at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has been named to @TIME 100 Health, recognizing his contributions to global health in 2025.
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May is #TraumaAwarenessMonth. For many parents—especially mothers— pediatric epilepsy surgery brings deep emotional scars. It's time to talk about it and prioritize trauma-informed care in every step of the journey.
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Learn how medical trauma affects families after epilepsy surgery—and how caregivers can recognize symptoms, find support, and start healing with compassion.
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🧠 Curious how MEG is used in pre-surgical evaluation? Visit our Patients Page to learn how #MEG can support in epilepsy care plans and presurgical evaluation & treatment planning for brain tumors. 👉 https://t.co/Cg4XzqveWH
#EpilepsyAwareness #PatientCare
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Director of Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute and Le Bonheur Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Dr. James Wheless walks us through when seizures are drug resistant and what treatment options are available. #LBNS25
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