Histio Blog
By Doris Dahdouh, MSW, LSW, LMSW INHC The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” And for many, they truly are—filled with lights, music, gatherings,…
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Each year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks a global celebration of generosity known asGiving Tuesday. What began as a simple idea, to inspire people to do good, has grown into…
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Last month, the Histiocytosis Association sent 3 people to the NORD Breakthrough Summit. Histio Ambassadors Tim and Hank, and the Executive Director Jen Silvers. Tim, Hank and Jen all share…
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When you train as a journalist, you don’t think the stories you’ll tell will be about yourself (well, except for the Newswriting 101 exercise where you have to pen your…
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By Doris Dahdouh, MSW, LSW, INHC | Histiocytosis Peer Moderator August has been officially designated as National Wellness Month. Did anyone else know that? I’ll admit it—I didn’t! I only…
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By Peter Yanefski – Strategic Communications Associate This year, the Association is encouraging people to design their own awareness posters for Histiocytosis Awareness Month in September. We have opened up…
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By Doris Dahdouh, MSW, LSW, INHC | Histiocytosis Peer Moderator Structure. It’s not a word most people get excited about, but deep down, many of us know how much we…
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At the age of 4 months, Nikolas Kontoyannis was diagnosed with histiocytosis-x (now known as Langerhans cell histiocytosis or LCH). Nikolas’ journey was very uncertain and faced many challenges, including…
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By Peter Yanefski, Strategic Communications Associate Are you hosting a D-I-Y fundraiser this summer as part of Summer FUNdraising? If so you will need a catchy name and logo. While…
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Answered by Doris Dahdouh, Licensed Social Worker and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I sat down with the Executive Director, Deanna Fournier,…
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