Posts by Kimberly Dorris
A Warning For Patient Communities Connecting on Zoom
by Kimberly Dorris, Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation The Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation (GDATF) has hosted monthly patient support group meetings via Zoom for the last several years. I…
Read MoreFarewell to Dr. Larry Wood
By Kimberly Dorris, Executive Director We were heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dr. Larry Wood, who died on January 30, 2026 at the age of 90. Dr. Wood…
Read More2025 Annual Fund Letter
If you’ve donated in the past to the GDATF (thank you for your support!), please check your mailbox soon for our 2025 annual fund letter. You can also read the…
Read MoreNew Patient Bulletin: A Role for Self-Care in Evidence-Based Medicine
“Are there any alternative treatments for Graves’ disease?” At the Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation, it’s a question we get a lot. And while the short answer is “no”, there…
Read MoreThe Daily Grind: Breakfast, Coffee, and Levothyroxine
by Kimberly Dorris, Executive Director, GDATF I’m old enough to remember the classic coffee jingle, “the best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup”. I’ve never been a…
Read MoreU.S. Food and Drug Administration Threatens Enforcement Action over Desiccated Thyroid Extract (DTE) Products
by Kimberly Dorris, GDATF Executive Director This has been a rapidly evolving situation – please bookmark this page and check back for updates! The newest updates are included at the…
Read MoreNavigating Your Lab Visit: Be Prepared and Informed
Lab visits can be stressful — but with the right plan, you can make them quicker, easier, and less stressful, so you can focus on your health, not the hassle.
Read MoreHow to Navigate Work and Life with Chronic Autoimmune Disease
By Kimberly Dorris Last week, the GDATF and Immunovant hosted a presentation with Michelle Irving, Founder of Career and Chronic. Navigating Your Path: Living and Working with Chronic Autoimmune Disease…
Read MoreHow to Find Trusted Resources for Graves’, Hashimoto’s & TED
by Kimberly Dorris, GDATF Executive Director When mainstream magazines and newspapers cover Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid eye disease, the impact can be a mixed bag. The good news…
Read MoreThyroid Awareness: Double the Celebration This Month!
April showers might bring May flowers – but May is also known for two major thyroid awareness campaigns. International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) is celebrated the final week of May…
Read More