Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
On Tuesday, February 8 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET, HFA will present 鈥淏arriers to Diagnosis: Women with X-linked Diseases鈥 in partnership with Remember the Girls and the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD). Register Now A ubiquitous belief among medical professionals is that all X-linked diseases are recessive, meaning a person would need two […]
WASHINGTON, DC, December 20, 2021 —聽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.,聽Director of Surgical Services at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children at UCLA Health. Dr. Luck will discuss聽joint […]
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 […]
Inherited bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, have long been underrecognized as causes for bleeding in females. Part of the problem with this under recognition has been the lack of female engagement in research related these bleeding disorders. Through The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funded engagement project, the PRIDE […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE聽 Media Contacts Ilana Ostrin, National Hemophilia Foundation iostrin@hemophilia.org 212-328-3769 Meghan Lawton, Hemophilia Federation of America m.lawton@hemophiliafed.org 607-423-4496 National Hemophilia Foundation and Hemophilia Federation of America Partner for 鈥淭ogether Project鈥 New partnership kicks off with a focus on mental health New York, NY/Washington, D.C.鈥 Today, the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) joins the Hemophilia […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month HFA has established a partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. There are resources available at the local level and outreach being done in September in particular to address the increasing levels of suicide across the country. Additional Resources Information on聽how to reach a local chapter Information on聽Talk […]
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 […]
Summer鈥檚 wrapping up and many children, like yours, are preparing to return to school, or to go to school for the first time. If the thought of your child going back to school fills you with dread, you are not alone. It is normal to feel stressed as you assist your child with their transition […]
Summer鈥檚 wrapping up, and many young adults, like you, are preparing to return to their college campus, or to step foot on campus for the first time. If the thought of going back to school fills you with dread, you鈥檙e not alone. It鈥檚 normal to feel stressed or lonely sometimes, especially as you transition away […]
August 24 | 8:00 pm ET Have you ever faced a barrier to employment because of your bleeding disorder or financial issues? You’re not alone! Join us as we speak to community members who are overcoming barriers and achieving their career goals. We鈥檒l also recognize recipients of HFA’s Job Readiness Grants and share how you […]
Call for Poster Abstracts In an effort to make research findings more accessible to patients and caregivers who have an interest and who participate in research projects and initiatives, HFA is inviting you to disseminate your research findings to patients and/or their caregivers in an atmosphere that is comfortable and encourages one-on-one opportunities for questions […]
Looking for an evening of family fun? Join HFA and Beyond Recreation as we bring you All Out Break Out, an interactive evening of family fun and friendly competition with other families in the bleeding disorders community! Date & Time Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm ET A box of activity supplies will be […]
The HFA team is excited to welcome a new group of students to our summer 2021 internship program! They will be participating in our annual Advocacy internship virtually, developing their passion in health care policy and self-advocacy. They will be participating in regular webinars and online training about legislative, policy and advocacy issues, learning more […]
The Hemophilia Federation of America and the National Hemophilia Foundation are pleased to share a new partnership called the Together Project. Through the Together Project, HFA and NHF will work collaboratively on important issues that affect the bleeding disorders community. The first collaboration is focused on mental health and wellness in the bleeding disorders community, […]
Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) is pleased to offer free聽Mental Health First Aid聽training through an internationally renowned program by the聽National Council for Behavioral Health聽as part of HFA鈥檚 Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. Participants who complete both sections of the course will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate indicating they have been trained in recognizing […]
BioMatrix Annual Scholarships Each year, BioMatrix offers six (6) $1000 scholarships to college students in our bleeding disorders community. Each scholarship has a unique eligibility requirement based on the applicant’s bleeding disorder or relationship to someone with a bleeding disorder. Unique Eligibility Requirements for each Scholarship BioMatrix Joe Holibaugh Memorial Scholarship:聽Men and women diagnosed with […]
Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) and the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) are teaming up to offer an educational webinar to review all the benefits of the new American Rescue Plan聽law enacted in March 2021. If you buy your own health insurance (on- or off-Marketplace), or if you have recently lost your job, you may qualify […]
Hemophilia Federation of America is pleased to announce an upcoming event, Dateline Live: Navigating Approved Products and Emerging Therapies. Save the Date! This four-day, online event will take place from June 23-25, 2021 and will help patients and caregivers with daunting responsibility of navigating available treatment options and emerging therapies.聽 Annually, we鈥檝e compiled a comprehensive […]
Hemophilia Federation of America is proud to announce that the organization has been awarded the 2021 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). This Bell Seal is a first–of–its–kind workplace mental health certification that recognizes employers who strive to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees.聽 MHA, founded in 1909, […]
In early 2021, Hemophilia Federation of America surveyed members of the bleeding disorders community to gauge their response to the COVID-19 vaccine. The survey was conducted from January 22 to March 15, 2021. For the first half of this time frame, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were being administered; for the second half, the Johnson […]
HFA through the Bleeding Disorders Health Disparities Council (BDHDC) is launching a survey that will help to inform the organization, community and other key stakeholders about the existence and impact of health disparities and inequities within bleeding disorders. The survey will provide HFA with a greater understanding of health equity, diversity and inclusion, and it […]
The 2021 application period is now closed. Decisions will be announced in June 2021. Could you use $1000 gain a skill or certification to help you get a job? Are you an adult (age 18 – 64) with a bleeding disorder? You may be eligible for an HFA Job Readiness Grant! From bookkeeping to blogging, […]
Save This Page With growing instances of mental health emergencies, it is important to know the warning signs of a mental health crisis in ourselves and our loved ones. This helpful handout provides valuable information on spotting the signs and what to say (and not say) when someone needs immediate help. Quick Links to Mental […]
Updates During this time of rapidly-changing news surrounding the COVID-19, HFA聽will publish information and resources about to assist our bleeding disorders community. Vaccinations HFA Financial Assistance Other Resources Fraud Alerts Medical, Industry and Product News
Your story can impact the entire community! When you share your story, Hemophilia Federation of America is able to create better programs and services to support the needs of the bleeding disorders community and make positive change through advocacy and policy efforts. Below are the community surveys currently open: Are You a Woman with Hemophilia […]
Carrie Koenig, Programs Director at Hemophilia Federation of America, stepped outside her role as staff of HFA and used her experience as a mom of a child with hemophilia to write an article, which appeared in The Daily Record in Maryland on Feb. 18, 2021. Read Carrie鈥檚 piece: In addition to the devastating health impact […]
Hemophilia Federation of America condemns and denounces all acts of racism, xenophobia and intolerance against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We stand with our AAPI community against the alarming rise in violence they have endured. HFA remains committed to promoting racial and social equity, standing up for our AAPI staff and community members, […]
Hemophilia Federation of America will host the Mental Health Providers Forum at 7 p.m. ET on March 25, featuring an excellent panel of mental health professionals discussing mental health topics discovered to be important to the bleeding disorders community. During the live online session, these four esteemed mental health experts from around the country will […]
Two of America鈥檚 top leaders and advocates for the bleeding disorders community will keynote Central California Hemophilia Foundation鈥檚 annual Industry Symposium and World Hemophilia Day celebration on Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Meyers, who has an extensive background in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, has been in her CEO position with […]
As the nation continues to navigate concerns with travel, safety and vaccinations with COVID-19, Hemophilia Federation of America announces its annual patient-centered education Symposium will be hosted virtually again in 2021. Originally set to take place in San Antonio in October of 2021, the annual conference is being reimagined for a virtual event, and dates […]
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