As we all know, being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters is especially important for people with bleeding disorders. So, during this hurricane season (June 1-November 30), please be sure you are prepared, informed, and make a plan! Here are some tips and...
Thank you, Valerie and Welcome Allyson! Please join the VCU-HTC in congratulating Valerie Cortez, DPT on her upcoming retirement, July 1, 2024. Valerie has been a physical therapist at VCU Medical Center for 28 years and has served as the HTC adult physical therapist...
Traveling can be stressful, especially when managing a bleeding disorder.To help your travel go as smoothly as possible, be sure to prepare in advance. With proper planning, you can enjoy your time away and be confident you’re doing all you can to keep healthy. Below...
Results of a new study published in the Journal of Blood Medicine (JBM), indicate that people with hemophilia A (HA) who have been on a prophylactic treatment regimen have a reduced risk for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Often referred to as a “brain bleed,” ICH is a...
VHF community member, VCU HTC social worker, and NBDF’s 2023 Social Worker of the Year Lauren Dunn was recently interviewed by fellow VHF and NBDF National Youth Leadership Institute (NYLI) member Paxton Mills in an installment of our interview series...