Join HACA and VHF for a quick weekly General Assembly check-in. We will gather to get an overview of the past week's events in the Virginia General Assembly and get insight from our advocacy consultant, Becky Bowers-Lanier, on what to look for, trends and any actions that will need to be taken about proposed legislation of interest to the bleeding disorders community.
Get your insurance questions answered and learn more about the changes with Medicare eligibility and Medigap enrollment, prior authorizations, and additional protections under the Build Back Better infrastructure bill.
HACA and VHF are teaming up for a teen advocacy program! This highly interactive advocacy program explains the different types of advocacy and engages participants in conversations about self-advocacy. Participants will problem solve situations that can occur at the doctor’s, at school, at work, and will work through other real world scenarios related to self-advocacy for persons with a bleeding disorder. This is a great opportunity to get your teen thinking about how they can talk about their bleeding disorder.
Join VHF for a highly interactive and engaging evening of virtual community connection and education at our family-friendly craft night. Learn how crafting is a great way to help pass the time and cope with stress. So bring your creativity and a willingness to learn and you will make a “No Sew Pillow” there will be two patterns to choose from, either a Valentines themed heart shaped pillow or recycle a favorite t-shirt into a square throw pillow! The possibilities are endless.
Spark your curiosity and join us in playing an exciting virtual escape room style adventure! Unlock the science of gene therapy research... before time runs out!