What the HHT?
A blog for the HHT community
Posts by Valaree Machen
Reflections from the Next Generation
HHT is often introduced to the world through a single symptom — nosebleeds. But HHT is never only one thing. It is a whole system disease, one that touches organs, families, and futures.
Read MoreInvitation: 2026 HHT Capitol Hill Day in Washington, DC
HHT is often introduced to the world through a single symptom — nosebleeds. But HHT is never only one thing. It is a whole system disease, one that touches organs, families, and futures.
Read MoreCapitol Hill Day 2026
This is your moment. Join us in Washington, DC. Stand up for the HHT community. Help make HHT impossible to overlook — and impossible to delay. Let’s make 2026 the year lawmakers finally recognize the urgency we live with every day and commit to the progress we know is possible. Become an HHT advocate: curehht.org/advocacy26
Read MoreKnowledge is Power: The 5 Biggest Changes in HHT Care
Knowledge is Power: The 5 Biggest Changes in HHT Care Thurs., February 26th | 7:00 p.m. (ET) Our understanding of HHT is constantly evolving. If you haven’t been to a conference in a few years, or it’s been a while since you were last seen at a center of excellence – this session is…
Read More2025 Impact Report: A Year of Momentum, Milestones, and Measurable Progress
This year, the HHT community proved—again—that determination moves mountains. Our 2025 Impact Report highlights a year defined by scientific breakthroughs, expanded clinical access, and the relentless drive of patients, families, clinicians, and supporters who believe in a world where HHT is found early, treated effectively, and ultimately cured. From pushing new research forward to strengthening…
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