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May Is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month

Posted on May 9th, 2013
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

Posted on May 6th, 2013
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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?

Posted on May 1st, 2013
Legal Corner

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

Posted on April 23rd, 2013
Talking to Children 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

Posted on April 18th, 2013
The importance of finding support  for chronic health concerns 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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