Advocacy Update: 2025 General Assembly Session
In the 2025 session, VHF and HACA monitored bills related to school health policies, health insurance, medical debt, drug affordability, and the budget bill, including threats to Medicaid. During the 2025 session, a few measures passed, while others failed. The school...
Von Willebrand Disease and Me
By Giselle Washington When I was three years old, I was diagnosed with a bleeding disorder VWD [von Willebrand disease] that means when I get a cut or a bruise it will bleed longer than most kids. Sometimes I get a nosebleed at school, and I must see the nurse. People...February 2025 Monthly Update
Go here to read our February 2025 VHF Monthly Update!Community Resource: Bleeding Disorders Scholarship Opportunities
For students in the bleeding disorders community, higher education can be financially challenging. Fortunately, multiple scholarships are available to help ease the burden and support your academic journey. Two excellent opportunities for individuals with bleeding...Newsletter Sign Up
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