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NOVA

The National Organization of Vascular Anomalies is a patient support, advocacy and educational agency for those affected by hemangioma, vascular malformation, rare benign tumors and many related syndromes.

Traditionally these tumors and malformations have been called birthmarks. Medicine and science today dictate that they are so much more.

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News and Events

Dr. Hochman and His Team Return to Manila, Phillipines
09-Jul-2010
The Vascular Birthmarks Program-- Philippines was successfully launched at Makati Medical Center on ..

Dr. Hochman To Hold Physicians' Symposium in June
12-Mar-2010
As part of the mission of THTF, Dr. Hochman wants to educate as many physicians as possible, pri..

A Doctor's Journey
22-Feb-2009
A Doctor’s Journey February 22, 2009 The Hemangioma Treatment Foundation We Care. We Cure...

Links

The Facial Surgery Center
Hemangioma International Treatment Center
Port Wine Stains
Sturge Weber Foundation
National Organization of Vascular Anomalies
Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital
Vascular Birthmark Foundation
LiveStrong.com What are the treatments for hemangiomas
Health & Science Internet Radio
Parenting Message Board on Vascular Birthmarks
www.healthylife.net - Internet radio show Health & Science: The Next Generation with Stuart W. Titus, PhD
www.barnesandnoble.com - Children's Book, The Color of Us, Author Karen Katz - Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people.
www.enter.net/~happymail - Children's Book, Gianna's Wild Strawberry, Author & Mother, Dana Roberson Guerra - This is a true story and full of how one family copes.
www.buddyboobysbirthmark.com/ - Children's Book, Buddy Boobys Birthmark
www.barnesandnoble.com - Children's Book, Painted Keepsakes: A Book about Birthmarks, Author Blithe Payne - The straightforward book started with a little girl pointing an unassuming finger at another girl's face, and asking, "What's that mark on you?"
http://www.amazon.com/ - Book for parents, Annie Stories, Author Doris Brett ANNIE STORIES are special. They're not happily-ever-after fairy tales of make believe; they're stories that deal with the real-life emotions of common childhood anxieties and difficult situations, such as starting hospitalization.
Sesame Workshop - "I Want to Be Like Everyone Else! - Sesame Street website Every parent hears the words "I want to be like everyone else!" - whether the issue is a birthmark or anything that might make a child feel different from his/her peers. This website has some tips for helping parents.
http://www.freespirit.com/catalog/item_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=38 - I’m Like You, You’re Like Me-A Child’s Book About Understanding and Celebrating Each Other, Author Cindy Gainer "Simple words and lush illustrations draw children into this gentle story of discovery, acceptance, and affirmation."
Hope Charkins - Children With Facial Difference: A Parents' Guide
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/birthmark.html - Kids' Health for Kids website
http://groups.msn.com/vascularbirthmarksupport - MSN.COM Vascular Birthmark Support Group