Living with hemophilia: Lake Frederick resident says treatment advances help him lead full life
By ROBYN TAYLOR | The Winchester Star Apr 17, 2021 LAKE FREDERICK — An encyclopedia entry on hemophilia gave a young George Stone a bleak picture of what he could expect from life. As Stone remembers it, he was about 9 or 10 years old when he opened the “H” volume to...
May is Mental Health Month
Since 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) and their affiliates have observed May as Mental Health Month. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help. In 2021,...
Register Today for the VHF Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk!
We are very excited to announce registration is open for the 2021 Virginia Hemophilia Foundation Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk! Our goal for 2021 is to host an in-person event, following local and state safety guidelines, to ensure a safe, welcoming and fun...
BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH UPDATE: THANK YOU!
VHF would like to warmly thank every person who donated and helped spread awareness for our March Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Campaign. From news articles to school-wide awareness campaigns to Facebook Fundraisers, you truly banded together as a community of...
VHF State Advocacy Update – Spring 2021
Becky Bowers-Lanier | VHF & HACA Advocacy Consultant The Virginia General Assembly Special Session 1 adjourned sine die March 1, 2021. This special session built off the regular session which began January 8, 2021 and extended 30 days until February 8th, at which...Newsletter Signup
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