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IN THIS ISSUE
DEPARTMENTS
Assisting, educating, and advocating
for the bleeding disorders 2 Executive Corner
community since 1994. A holiday welcome from Allie Ritcey, chair of the HFA
Board of Directors.
Volume 22 • Issue 4 • Winter 2021
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 4 Happening Highlights
Board Chair • Allie Ritcey Resources are available to help with bleeding disorder
President & CEO • Sharon Meyers, management and to provide a community.
EdD, CFRE
5 Kids Corner
PRODUCTION TEAM
Editor • Meghan Lawton A place for children to use their imagination.
Managing Editor • Melanie
Padgett Powers 7 Member Organization Spotlight
Design & Layout • Brad Latham Learn how the Connecticut Hemophilia Society has been
Contributing Writers increasing engagement.
Rebecca A. Clay, Freelance Writer
Allison Harrison, MSW, HFA Staff 8 Inspiring Impact
Risa Kerslake, Freelance Writer Hogan Lust has become a teenage standout in one-arm
golf association tournaments.
The information printed in
Dateline Federation is provided
Get to Know HFA’s Staff
for general purpose use. HFA does 10
not give medical advice or engage Welcome these four additions to the HFA team.
in the practice of medicine and
recommends that you consult with your
physician or local treatment center before 12 Symposium Update
beginning any form of treatment. Highlights from the 2021 HFA virtual Symposium.
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ARTICLES
info@hemophiliafed.org.
999 N. Capitol Street NE • Suite 301
Washington, DC 20002
202.675.6984 14 Women Power
info@hemophiliafed.org In the past, women often waited years for a proper
bleeding disorders diagnosis. But things are looking up.
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All rights reserved.
20 The Legacy of HTCs
Connect with us on social media Hemophilia treatment centers have been around for almost 50
years. Learn about their history, successes and new challenges.
for daily posts and updates
about what’s happening at HFA.
26 Career Dreams
New HFA Job Readiness Grants help community members
reach their career goals and improve their lives.
Cover photo: Leisa MacDougall
and her son, Jayden
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