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June 29, 2023 From the desk of our CEO, Isabel Bjork: I am in awe of the phenomenal patients and caregivers who joined the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures on June 8th in San Francisco. The patients and caregivers were highly motivated and invested in their own health. Two had written a book; one patient spoke of publication in a journal; and a caregiver spoke passionately about the need to campaign and raise awareness within her community. Across all participants, there

June 15, 2023 June 10th was Family Health and Fitness Day - a chance to celebrate the benefits of enjoying sports, outdoor activities, and exercise with your loved ones. Check out this month’s patient community newsletter to learn more! The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures is excited to mark Family Health and Fitness Day, and encourages our community to take the month of June as an opportunity to think about your family’s health. Whether it’s teaching young children the i

June 14, 2023 Communicating with healthcare professionals can be difficult for anyone, but for queer/trans people, it can be even more challenging to navigate how to come out to our healthcare team. Many LGBTQ+ people have stories about awkward interactions in healthcare, from lesbians reassuring doctors that they’re definitely not getting pregnant, to gay dads having to explain the connection to their children. No matter how you choose to discuss your identity with your phys