Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
I like control. I like order. I like a plan. I like lists. Not in an overly aggressive way, but in a way that makes me feel calm. If I can plan for it, I can feel in control of it. Hemophilia does not work this way. Hemophilia and all the moving parts involved with […]
Dear Addy, Are there any guarantees that maximum-out-of-pocket expenses won鈥檛 continue to rise under the ACA? What, if anything, restricts such a rise? Signed, Not-So-Deep-Pockets __________________________ Dear Pockets, Maximum-out-of-pocket expenses are likely to continue to rise year-after-year. In fact, under the ACA, if the average cost of insurance premiums rises on a per person basis […]
AFFIRM (Adult Fellowship for Integrating Responsible Mentors) is a three- year leadership development program targeting men ages 25 to 35 from around the world . In its second term, ten men have demonstrated dedication and leadership within their local community to improve the lives of those with a bleeding disorder (see list below). Twice a […]
Many individuals with hemophilia are living longer, healthier lives due in large part to advances in treatment, access to treatment聽and knowledge of self care strategies.聽 Because they are living longer, it is so important for people with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders to聽make聽healthy lifestyle choices聽especially聽related to diet and exercise.聽聽A nutritious diet and some form of聽 […]
Just a few decades ago, hemophilia did not just mean you had a bleeding disorder. It also meant that you were at high risk of being infected with blood-borne illnesses. Mark Antell knows this well. He received Hepatitis C through a blood transfusion sometime in the 60s or 70s. And the AIDS crisis of the […]
Download Rick’s Story By Rick, Jessie’s Dad My son Jesse was born on Valentine’s Day in 2001. He is now 4 years old and has severe hemophilia. It is hard to believe the amount of emotions that have transpired in the short period since his birth. Life leads us down many paths. The path of […]
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