Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
You have decided to take the first step toward mental health care, but how do you get started? Luckily you have options and many people around who are eager to help. Most times, the initial step of reaching out are with the individuals and groups that you most trust, such as family, friends, physician, […]
Weight training plays an important role in keeping your body fit and healthy. It鈥檚 a great way for people with bleeding disorders to strengthen muscles and joints and by doing so, reduce the frequency and severity of bleeds. We spoke with Michael Zolotnitsky, Doctor of Physical Therapy, about the benefits of weight training and his […]
It is important for individuals with a bleeding disorder to find a form of physical activity that they enjoy. When muscles are used during exercise it helps to keep them flexible and strong.聽 Physical activity also helps individuals to maintain a healthy weight, which keeps less stress off the joints, and has even proven to […]
John Bruno is truly a Dad in Action. HFA recently asked John a few questions about his involvement in the community. John sets a great example for all of those affected by a bleeding disorder. “I’m just looking for a way to do my part in supporting this great community.” Join John in his efforts […]
One of the most important things you can do for your health is to have a proper diet. What you put into your body聽affects how you look and feel. Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important for individuals with a bleeding聽disorder. Being at a healthy weight can reduce the number of bleeding episodes you experience, […]
Gone are the days when聽a hemophilia diagnosis meant you could not live a normal life. Now more hemophilia treatments are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and people with the condition can better manage bleeding. That鈥檚 good news as thousands observe World Hemophilia Day on April 17, 2014. Hemophilia is a rare bleeding […]
In September 2012, riders from across the country met in Virginia and rode 156 miles to Washington, DC.聽 This amazing fundraiser raised over $38,000 and the funds were directed to the Helping Hands program to assist families in the bleeding disorder who are going through economic difficulty.聽 HFA is proud to offer this ride each […]
Check out the highlights from HFA’s first annual Gears For Good Bike Ride!
HFA President Paul Brayshaw participated in the Gears For Good Bikeride 2011.聽 We interviewed him during the ride, check out what he has to say about growing up with severe hemophilia and staying active.
Gears for Good is a bike ride to raise funds and support for Helping Hands. Helping Hands is an emergency financial assistance program that aids hundreds of people with bleeding disorders each year. This program assists with basic living expenses such as mortgage payments, food and electric bills to help an individual or family through […]
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