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May Is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
Jean Wittie shared her story with us back in November of 2012 for our special edition of Community magazine, In Their Words. Her story detailed how Huntington’s Disease has affected…
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CVC one of the best nonprofits to work for 2 years in a row
Several months ago Caring Voice Coalition participated in a survey rating the best nonprofits to work for. It is with pride and pleasure that we would like to announce that…
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Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
A question CVC’s legal department is often asked is whether or not patients need a Power of Attorney (POA). But before I can answer that, I’d like you to understand…
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Talking to Children About Illness
Explain the disease. Children may not understand disease names or their associated symptoms, and the word “disease” may make them worry that it is something they can catch. Try not…
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Finding Support for Chronic Health through Social Media
In today’s world, the ever-increasing need for technology and immediate information has dramatically changed the landscape of managing one’s health. In a report published in January 2013 by the Pew…
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Newsmaker Q&A: Rino Aldrighetti, President of PHA
Rino Aldrighetti was hired as the first part-time professional staff member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. In the years since, he’s assumed the title of President of the organization, enhanced…
