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Virginia Just Took a Big Step to Protect Patients & Expand Cancer Care
Kirsta Millar, Director of Policy The 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session wrapped up on February 22, 2025, after a fast-paced but impactful session. Lawmakers introduced nearly 2,500 bills, alongside intense negotiations on amendments to the Commonwealth’s two-year...
In Memory of Don Geisler
We are deeply saddened to share that Don Geisler, a cherished member of our VBCF family, has passed away. Don’s journey with VBCF began through his wife, Barbara, who was active with our local chapters and state office. In 1996, when Barbara was diagnosed with breast...
Extending Dry January? Here’s the Latest on Alcohol and Cancer
Erin Steigleder, MSW – Director of Programs A Bold Suggestion: Should Alcohol Carry a Cancer Warning? In the past few weeks, we’ve seen some interesting headlines about alcohol. At the beginning of the year, Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that...