MedPro Rx staff members will join representatives from Hemophilia of North Carolina to participate in the National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF) annual Washington Days event, which will take place from Wednesday, Feb. 16 to Friday, Feb. 18 in Washington D.C. During the three-day event, MedPro Rx representatives, along with representatives from hemophilia foundations throughout the United […]
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Save the Date!
Next year the National Hemophilia Foundation will hold its 63rd annual meeting in Chicago! The dates are November 10-12. We will provide new information about the event as soon as it is available.
What You Need Know About MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the body’s central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. Just as MS can vary in its degrees of severity, so do its causes. While research continues on the disease, here are a few factors that are believed to contribute to MS: […]
Choosing Hemophilia – and Other – Medical Professionals
There are many things to consider when choosing the right professionals to guide you and your family in the management and treatment of a bleeding disorder. You obsess over every bump, tumble and scrape, and expect the doctors and nurses taking care of you or your child to do the same. Here are some important […]
Hemophilia Awareness: A Worldwide Issue
As you may already know, helping a loved one manage hemophilia is challenging. While you might feel helpless, you actually have the ability to not only support them, but also others affected by bleeding disorders around the world. You can spread awareness about the disease and help others who may not have the same resources […]
NC Hemophilia Walk a Success
The third annual NC Hemophilia walk was a huge success. This year over $100,000 was raised and $66,000 of that was in local funds. There were over 725 walkers for this year’s event. To date the National Hemophilia Foundation has raised over $1.2 million for the bleeding disorders community as well as raising awareness nationwide […]
Fabry Disease Children’s Books
‘Joe Learns about Fabry Disease‘ is a great children’s book that is a tool for teaching kids about Fabry Disease. The book not only explains the condition but it also teaches readers about how it is treated.
Dental Care When You Have Hemophilia
People with hemophilia may be scared to take care of their teeth because they fear cutting their gums and starting a bleed. Regardless of whether or not you have hemophilia, dental care is important and it is vital to take care of your teeth. Dental health affects overall health, and if you neglect to clean […]
Sending Your Child With Hemophilia To School
When it is time to send your child with hemophilia off to school, or for him to start a new year with new teachers, there are several things you can do to help keep your child safe and healthy. To help prepare yourself, your child and your school for the new school year, take the […]
Hemophilia Bill of Rights
The National Hemophilia Foundation has a Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities that tells you exactly what you should expect from your treatment center, as well as what is expected of you as a patient or parent at hemophilia treatment centers. Provided below are what is included in the Consumer Bill of Rights and the […]