Category Archives: How We Help
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April 26, 2016
CVC Patient Advocate II Nora Ciancio has a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics at the University of Richmond (Va.), and a J.D. at Penn State Law in State…
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Six Tax Tips To Know Before You File
March 22, 2016
As the holidays end and the New Year begins, tax season looms large for all of us. Many people are more than happy to file their returns as soon as…
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Teatime snack recipes
March 3, 2016
The spring issue of CVC’s Community magazine will feature lots of great tips about tea—from brewing the perfect cup, to knowing the difference between varieties. Many cultures—particularly those where tea…
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Marketplace: Insuring your health
November 2, 2015
CVC Program Manager, Lauren Ruiz, explains the process of applying for health insurance coverage through the Federal or State Marketplace, and highlights the recent changes in the Open Enrollment Period….
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Close up: Lauren Ruiz, Program Manager
October 12, 2015
Helping people in the now, with their immediate needs, is important. Working here made me realize that. I started at Caring Voice Coalition (CVC) nearly four years ago after graduating…
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Legal Corner: 6 Simple Steps to an Estate Plan
August 31, 2015
We know it’s not fun to think about, but the reality of life is that it isn’t going to last forever. We’re talking about estate planning — something that’s important…
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Helpful Resources
July 22, 2014Patient Associations Bile acid deficiency – Council for Bile Acid Deficiency Diseases Chronic granulomatous disease – Chronic Granulomatous Disease Association Chronic granulomatous disease – Living with CGD Chronic pain –…
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May Is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
May 9, 2013
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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Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
May 1, 2013
A question CVC 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 what a…
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Living with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
March 1, 2013
Twin boys Easton and Owen Jouppi were diagnosed with CGD a week before their first birthday. Here, the boys’ parents, Nicole and Mike Jouppi, discuss what it means to care…
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Patient Education
February 28, 2013CVC understands what it means to live and cope with a chronic illness. Patients often experience any number of emotions that prevent them from making the best decisions for their physical…
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Disability Program
February 28, 2013This program is temporarily at capacity. We hope to begin accepting new applicants for this program soon. CVC’s Disability Program supports patients through the various stages of the Supplemental Security Income…
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Health insurance counseling
February 28, 2013Patients often have trouble finding affordable health insurance plans or may encounter issues they’re unable to resolve. CVC insurance specialists investigate, review and explain patients’ current benefits to them. We work…
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Cindy’s Story
October 19, 2012
I have had a long history of coronary heart disease so it is not uncommon for me to experience angina on a regular basis. However, in November 2009 it became…
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Rosemary’s Story
September 21, 2012
I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension November of 2011. The years before that, I was very active. I had earned a Masters Degree in Counseling in 2006, the same year…
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