Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
We鈥檝e all read those statistics that discuss the cost of raising a child. Most I鈥檝e seen report the costs in the $250,000 range. Kids are expensive. Just recently, at Target, our cart contained a variety of things that were not on my list and, of course, I had to actively tell my 4-year-old that he […]
For some, the teenage years are the time to dream. But Leland Smith, who has severe hemophilia A, has always had to be firmly grounded in reality. “[Careers] like movie star or athlete aren’t even in the books,” he says wistfully. Leland’s hemophilia comes with a complication called an inhibitor: a resistance to the medication […]
Watch this video to understand why comprehensive care is vital for people in the hemophilia community to live a long, healthy life. You will hear from individuals who have directly been impacted by comprehensive care and an individual who works in one of the centers and has seen first hand the success of comprehensive care.
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