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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting - Community Member Registration
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\n  \nVHF’s Annual Meeting brings together the inherited bleeding disorder community to share information on a wide variety of topics and it is a great opportunity for networking and support for individuals and families. \n» Go here to view the meeting agenda \nAnnual Meeting Highlights and Sessions Include: Understanding all sides – Keys to effective grassroots advocacy on the state and federal level\, Looking from the Outside in: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound\, Strategies for Managing Child\, Adolescent\, and Caregiver Mental Health\, Aging as a Person with a Bleeding Disorder and more; Lyman Fisher Scholarship recognition; VHF chapter updates; and on-site children and teen programming with Camp Holiday Trails. \nSaturday\, June 25th | 10:00 am: Annual Meeting will begin (light refreshments starting at 9:00 am and meeting will conclude by 4:00 pm) \n\nYou Do Not Want To Miss our Community Event – Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Game on Sunday\, June 26th! » Go here to learn more and register *Community event is optional and is not a part of the annual meeting. \nOvernight accommodations at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center are available on Saturday\, June 25th. Educational programs\, scheduled meals\, community events\, and overnight accommodations are provided at no cost for constituents that live in the VHF coverage area. There is a $25 registration fee per household (after you register you will receive a link to pay your fee.) \nIf you are a constituent that lives outside of the VHF coverage area and you are interested in registering for this meeting\, please email heather@vahemophilia.org for more information. \n\nThank you to our sponsors –  \nPremier Sponsors\nPfizer and Takeda \nPlatinum Sponsors\nAccredo\, Bayer\, CSL Behring\, Genentech\, HemaBiologics\, Octapharma\, Sanofi\, and Spark Therapeutics \nCorporate Sponsors\nBioMarin\, BioMatrix\, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughter’s (CHKD) and the University of Virginia’s (UVA) 340B Factor Program\, CVS Specialty Pharmacy\, DrugCo Health\, NovoNordisk\, and Optum \nFriends – National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF)
URL:https://vahemophilia.org/event-program/annual-meeting-community-member-registration-2/
LOCATION:Virginia Crossings Hotel\, Tapestry Collection by Hilton\, 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23059\, United States
CATEGORIES:advocacy,community,education
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Conner%2C VHF Interim Director":MAILTO:heather@vahemophilia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T110000
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SUMMARY:Community Event - Luray Caverns Rope Adventure Park
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\n  \nVHF community events are social and educational gatherings that occur throughout the year. These events bring together the Virginia inherited bleeding disorders community and are an excellent opportunity for family fun\, networking\, support\, and increasing knowledge. \nGet active with your bleeding disorders community at the Luray Caverns Rope Adventure Park. This fun physical activity enables participants to grow at an individual or team level\, exploring risk\, self-discovery\, communication\, and problem-solving all on different levels of ropes course challenges! \nEvent is limited to VHF constituents (and their immediate family and/or household members only). There is no fee to attend and lunch will be provided. \n\nThank you to our generous sponsors: Genentech and Takeda
URL:https://vahemophilia.org/event-program/community-event-at-luray-caverns-rope-adventure-park/
LOCATION:Luray Caverns Rope Adventure Park\, 970 US-211\, Luray\, Virginia\, 22835\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,education
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Conner%2C VHF Interim Director":MAILTO:heather@vahemophilia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T130000
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SUMMARY:Women's Day Out
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\n  \nA rejuvenating day filled with educational programming and community building. This day out is open to VHF constituents who are women age 21 and up with inherited bleeding disorders/carriers and/or to women whose lives are impacted by a bleeding disorder (i.e. caregivers\, spouses\, immediate family members). \nJoin VHF at The Loft at Saude Creek Vineyards where you will learn how to design your own plant terrarium while visiting with fellow members at this fun and crafty workshop\, led by Abby Curry of CurryKreates! There is no charge for this event and it will include 3 plants\, decorations\, and a glass container to build your own terrarium. Additional Plants/Décor can be purchased on site. Refreshments will be provided. \n\nThank you to our women’s day out sponsors: CSL Behring\, Genentech and Takeda
URL:https://vahemophilia.org/event-program/womens-day-out/
LOCATION:Saude Creek Vineyards\, 16230 Cooks Mill Rd\, Lanexa\, 23089\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,education
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Conner%2C VHF Interim Director":MAILTO:heather@vahemophilia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Education & Support "Mind-Body-Heart Connection"
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\n  \nThe mind\, body and heart connection plays an integral role in our overall health and well-being and we wanted to honor this connection during “Mental Health Awareness” month\, which is celebrated each May. So join VHF for a virtual education presentation in partnership with Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) with Gary McClain\, PhD. This program is free and open to VHF constituents. \nTopic: Mind-Body-Heart Connection \nThis session concentrates on supporting attendees to create a more balanced life and empowers attendees to take control of their health\, body\, and mind for a healthy lifestyle. \nPresenter: Gary McClain\, PhD \nDr. McClain is a recognized expert in understanding the emotional reactions to medical diagnosis. He has written for numerous publications and writes a regular column on mental health issues for HIV Plus Magazine. He maintains the website\, www.JustGotDiagnosed.com\, that is filled with resources for individuals recently diagnosed with chronic and catastrophic medical conditions\, their caregivers\, and loved ones. \nThis education program is presented in partnership with Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA). \n\nAs we gather virtually to discuss\, share and learn\, we ask that all Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF) virtual program participants be thoughtful in their interactions and follow video meeting etiquette and rules of engagement. Disruptions to a session may lead to the removal and/or disabling of the participant’s video and microphone for part of or for the entire session. Thank you for helping VHF ensure a safe\, productive\, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and staff. Go here to read video meeting etiquette and rules of engagement.
URL:https://vahemophilia.org/event-program/virtual-education-support-mind-body-heart-connection/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:community,education,virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Conner%2C VHF Interim Director":MAILTO:heather@vahemophilia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T193000
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SUMMARY:Education + Connection "Gratitude Nation"
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS FULL *If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email heather@vahemophilia.org\n  \nJoin us for an educational program for VHF constituents (and their immediate family and/or household members only). Dinner will be provided and there is no fee to attend. \nThe topic will be: Gratitude Nation \nFind out why practicing gratitude may be good for people living with a chronic condition\, and learn how to leverage gratitude in your own life. \nSpeaker: Xaviette Pointer-Kincy\, M.Ed.\, Community Relations & Education Manager | Sanofi Genzyme \nSpace is limited and priority will be given to those members that live in the Tidewater Region. \n\nThank you to our sponsor Sanofi Genzyme.
URL:https://vahemophilia.org/event-program/education-connection-gratitude-nation/
LOCATION:Steinhilber’s\, 653 Thalia Rd\, \, VA\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23452\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,education
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Conner%2C VHF Interim Director":MAILTO:heather@vahemophilia.org
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SUMMARY:Ages and Stages: Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\n \nJoin VHF\, HTC staff and mentor families for a virtual program for new families! This program is designed to support families of infants and young children with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders ages 0-10 with community connection and education. This program is free and open to VHF constituents. \nTopic: Ages and Stages: Early Childhood (Ages 0-10) \nThis virtual session will help parents better understand what they can expect behaviorally and emotionally throughout the early years of childhood. Child development\, temperament\, common mood and behavior problems and parenting strategies will be discussed. The session will include some bleeding disorder specific information\, for example\, when a child can start to self-infuse from a behavioral standpoint not a medical standpoint\, how (hemophilia) treatments progress with age\, and the prevalence of anxiety and other behavioral challenges among children with bleeding disorders.  \nPresenter: Juliana S. Bloom\, Ph.D.\, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at The Levin Center \n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Juliana S. Bloom\, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and pediatric neuropsychologist based in Orlando\, Florida. Dr. Bloom currently provides assessment\, therapy\, and consultation services. Dr. Bloom received her B.A. summa cum laude from Emory University and her Masters of Education and doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia. While at UGA\, she conducted clinical research on the neurobiological basis of dyslexia and ADHD. Dr. Bloom completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\, where she worked with children and adolescents with complex medical and neurological illnesses\, including stroke\, epilepsy\, brain tumors\, cancer\, and traumatic brain injury\, among others. Dr. Bloom’s areas of clinical interest include dyslexia\, ADHD\, neuropsychological outcome and school re-entry following acquired brain injury and medical illness\, medical traumatic stress in patients and families\, and pediatric stroke. She is the author of seven peer reviewed journal articles\, five invited book chapters\, and more than 40 conference presentations. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the International Neuropsychological Society. She loves spending her free time with her husband and two children.\n		\n			\n		 \nThis education program is presented in partnership with Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA). \nThank you to our New Family Education and Support Sponsors Genentech and Takeda. \n\nAs we gather virtually to discuss\, share and learn\, we ask that all Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF) virtual program participants be thoughtful in their interactions and follow video meeting etiquette and rules of engagement. Disruptions to a session may lead to the removal and/or disabling of the participant’s video and microphone for part of or for the entire session. Thank you for helping VHF ensure a safe\, productive\, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and staff. Go here to read video meeting etiquette and rules of engagement.
URL:https://vahemophilia.org/event-program/new-family-education-and-support-ages-and-stages-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:community,education,New Families,virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Conner%2C VHF Interim Director":MAILTO:heather@vahemophilia.org
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