Category: HFA News

HFA Welcomes Our Summer 2022 Interns to Washington, DC

HFA is proud to welcome our 2022 Policy & Government Affairs Interns to Washington, DC for the summer. Our interns work about 30-35 hours a week in our DC offices and conduct research and analysis to help create educational resources on a variety of issues related to bleeding disorders. Other responsibilities may include attending relevant […]

On the Horizon 2022: Your Questions Answered

During Symposium 2022, we hosted our annual On the Horizon sessions. Several attendees asked great questions, so we assembled the questions and answers for you here. For more information on these topics, please visit the Current, New, and Emerging Therapies courses in HFA's Learning Central's University section. Enjoy! Question Answer Isn't NovoSeven used for acquired hemophilia? […]

HFA Offers $1000 Grants to Learn New Skills and Help Land Your Dream Job!

Use $1000 to gain a skill or certification to help land your next jog. If you are you an adult (age 18 – 64) with a bleeding disorder, then you may be eligible to apply for an HFA Job Readiness Grant. From bookkeeping to blogging, Scrum Master to Salesforce Administrator, coder to Certified Property Manager, […]

Career Conversations: Job Readiness Recipients of 2021

Introducing our Job Readiness Grant Recipients Have you ever faced a barrier to employment because of your bleeding disorder or financial issues? Meet the recipients of HFA’s 2021 Job Readiness Grants. To learn more, visit our Job Readiness grants page. Ahmed Tareq Al Badri, Six Sigma Green Belt Certification This grant means a lot to me […]

Celebrating Black History Month

As our nation celebrates Black History Month, the Hemophilia Federation of America would like to recognize the contributions of Black Americans within the bleeding disorders community. This month, we will amplify the stories of Black community members and hope you’ll celebrate them with us.We recognize our society still has many challenges to address, but Black […]

Barriers to Diagnosis: Women and X-linked Diseases

On Tuesday, February 8 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET, HFA will present “Barriers to Diagnosis: Women with X-linked Diseases” in partnership with Remember the Girls and the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD). A ubiquitous belief among medical professionals is that all X-linked diseases are recessive, meaning a person would need two genetic mutations […]

HFA Launches 2022 Educational Series with Presentation on Joint Replacements for Patients with Bleeding Disorders

WASHINGTON, DC, December 20, 2021 – The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) offers monthly educational webinars for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers and is launching their 2022 series on January 18 at 7:00 pm ET with Dr. James Luck, Jr., Director of Surgical Services at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children at UCLA Health. Dr. Luck will discuss joint […]

Connect with Your Community

Blood Brotherhood Our Blood Brotherhood program is designed to empower adult men living with bleeding disorders. This nationwide network of men educates, supports and challenges each person as they strive to live healthier lives. Join us as we discuss issues facing adult men in our community. Join the Blood Brotherhood Chat Sister Space Join your […]

National Hemophilia Foundation and Hemophilia Federation of America Partner for “Together Project”

New York, NY; Washington, D.C.- Today, the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) joins the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) in announcing the “Together Project” a new initiative that unites resources and aligns the mission of the two organizations.The Together Project kicks off with a focus on mental health, an issue of importance for many in the […]

HFA's Commitment to Anti-Racism

Hemophilia Federation of America acknowledges that our staff and the bleeding disorders community hold many identities and experience oppression and biases, including the very real impact of systemic racism and racial prejudice.As an organization, we reject all forms of racism and vow to uphold an anti-racist culture. We recognize that it requires ongoing examination of […]