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From September 11 -13, over 200 VABDF community members gathered in Williamsburg at Great Wolf Lodge for a weekend of connecting and learning. We heard from speakers about heavy menstrual bleeding, iron deficiency, artificial intelligence in healthcare, at-home...

At BDC, VABDF Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator Paxton Mills was recognized by NBDF with the Lived Experience Expert of the Year Award for her contributions to research efforts benefiting people living with bleeding disorders. This award honors...

From August 13 – 15, the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) hosted their annual Bleeding Disorders Conference (BDC) in Orlando, Florida. Alongside consumers, advocates, providers, and leaders, VABDF community members immersed themselves in a conference full...

As families prepare for the new school year, we’d like to share some materials to ease the transition back to school. Mental Health America has all the supplies and support you and your child need for a healthy and successful year. From notebooks and wristbands to...

Paxton Mills Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator Paxton graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Richmond. She has been a volunteer with VABDF since 2018 with involvement including on-site event...

The Lyman Fisher Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Lyman Fisher, a teacher, researcher, and clinician in hemostasis. For many years, he directed the adult hemophilia program for Virginia. He is remembered for his steadfast commitment to his patients...

From July 12th through the 17th, nearly forty campers from across Virginia, DC, and Southern Maryland gathered for Camp Youngblood at Camp Holiday Trails (CHT), a beloved community tradition, in Charlottesville. This year’s camp was full of empowerment, friendships,...

From the Spring 2026 UVA-HTC Hoos News Publication Have you met the new UVA – HTC Pediatric Dietician, Lucy Hackemer? She started in February and is already making a difference. Lucy recently completed her master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Virginia Tech...

The Central Virginia Center for Coagulation Disorders at VCU in Richmond is excited to announce the addition of two new team members: Taylor O’Neal and Tyresa Drakeford Taylor O’Neal, BSN, RN, CCRN, recently joined our team as a nurse, bringing a strong foundation in...

Each May, Mental Health America (MHA) leads Mental Health Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. This year’s theme “More Good Days, Together” invites us to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both individually and as...