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Based on the findings of the report, several committees were created to address these needs. The Overcoming Distance or Travel Barriers Committee was created and met virtually throughout 2022-2023. The committee determined that utilizing different technologies can be one way to improve access to care. During the COVID pandemic, the medical care model was forced to change. Telehealth became the new normal and now that the pandemic is ending, telehealth looks like it is here to stay. While it is convenient for reducing the travel time, there are still some barriers to reaching all members of the community, but there are also some resources that may be of help.

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Jackson White, VHF Lyman Fisher Scholarship Recipient, 2016 and 2017 As a hemophiliac, I always felt that I had a special connection with biomedical science. So in college I decided to pursue a degree in biophysical chemistry at James Madison University. Upon...

July 1, 2023, is the beginning of VHF’s fiscal year, which includes welcoming new board members and thanking those that are rotating off. VHF is fortunate to have dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled members leading the organization. VHF would like to offer a special...

“After waiting 3 years, Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) was excited to welcome back our Camp Youngblood families to CHT for the first time since 2019. What an amazing week of laughter, new experiences, pranks and of course making lasting memories. We welcomed at least 16...