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VHF Educational Event: Building Healthier Futures—One Swing at a Time!
VHF brought the community together on Sunday, June 8th at Topgolf Virginia Beach for a day filled with education, connection, and fun - with more than 60 attendees joining in! This unique event gave individuals and families affected by inherited bleeding disorders the...
Camp Youngblood 2025: A Week of Growth, Grit, and Golden Moments
Each summer, Camp Youngblood reminds us why our community is so strong. Held at Camp Holiday Trails from July 13–18 and made possible through the partnership between the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF) and the Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area (HACA),...
Celebrating 50 Years: “Eric: He Lives With Hemophilia” by Tina Jeffrey, from the Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia), October 26, 1975.
This article is from the Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia), October 26, 1975. Go here to view the article. “Eric: He Lives With Hemophilia” by Tina Jeffrey A seven-year-old dreams of neighborhood football games and rough-housing with his friends, but Eric Howell's...
Ask the Nurse: Navigating Procedures Safely with a Bleeding Disorder
by Jenna Richard, Senior RN, Central Virginia Center for Coagulation Disorders at VCU School of Medicine Q: I am scheduled for dental work soon and have a bleeding disorder. What do I need to know to stay safe during procedures like this or others that might cause...
Celebrating 50 Years: Hemophiliacs Get Home Care Tips
This article is from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, published on Saturday, May 10, 1975. Go here to view the article. Hemophiliacs Get Home Care Tips By Beverly Orndorff Times-Dispatch Science Writer Patients and families of patients with hemophilia are learning to...
Action Alert: Fight Cuts to Medicaid and Marketplace Insurance
Congress is back from recess, and momentum is picking up again around HR 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill has now moved to the Senate, and we expect significant movement in the coming weeks, with Senate Majority Leader Thune aiming to have it on President...