Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
Protections for people with pre-existing conditions. You may recall that last December, a federal district court ruled in Texas v. United Statesthat the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional in its entirety. This ruling, if upheld, would: eliminate important protections for people with pre-existing conditions; end the ACA’s Medicaid expansion; abolish the requirement that health plans […]
Dear Addy, I’ve been sharing HFA’s Facts a Day about Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, but I want to do more. How can I help raise awareness about bleeding disorders? Signed, Ready to Activate Dear Ready to Activate, It’s wonderful to hear that you are motivated to help spread the word about bleeding disorders! As a […]
Download this Press Release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019 Hemophilia Federation of America Recognizes Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Monthlong Activities Raise Public Awareness for Bleeding Disorders Washington, D.C. — More than 30 years ago, President Ronald Regan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month to bring awareness and attention to those living […]
The following is an excerpt from a press release from CVS. Read the entire press release here. Company to provide funding to National Hemophilia Foundation, Hemophilia Federation of America and local organizations across U.S. CVS Health announced more than $260,000 in charitable commitments to local and national hemophilia and bleeding disorder programs across the country. The announcement […]
Dear Addy, I’ve heard writing an op-ed for my local newspaper is a good way to spread awareness about bleeding disorders. I’d like to submit a piece during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Can you offer tips for submitting my story? Signed, Ready-to-Write Dear Writer, Writing an op-ed or opinion piece is a great way to […]
Dear Addy, I’ve seen HFA’s Facebook posts about Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Can you tell me more about it and how I can get involved? Signed, Attentive Advocate Dear Attentive, For more than 30 years, the bleeding disorders community celebrated March as the unofficial Hemophilia Awareness Month. In 2016, this designation become official when the […]
When my son Thomas came into the world, he radically changed my knowledge base about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. As this March comes to an end, I’ve been thinking about how far we’ve come as a family since Thomas’s diagnosis. I decided to look for the original email we sent to friends and […]
My mighty warrior, Caeleb, still has an inhibitor. His Bethesda Unit (BU) is less than one and his half-life is less than four hours, so we have a ways to go. His BU has reached zero a few times, and I was thrilled! It was a victory, and when you live with an inhibitor […]
Dear Addy, I often hear about using social media to engage policymakers and spread awareness to friends. Does this really work? How can I advocate on social media without being annoying or preachy? Signed, Social Media Maven Dear Maven, Social media can be an excellent platform to raise awareness for an issue or cause you […]
While the rest of the world is debating whether a dress is black and blue or gold and white, one thing I know for certain is that my son, Thomas, has been black and blue many times over the last eleven years. Do you think the world understands why? You might remember HFA’s Hemophilia Awareness […]
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