The Hemophilia Outreach Center is a great source for hemophilia support services in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There are a number of programs to assist people and families who live with bleeding disorders. For more information about the Hemophilia Outreach Center, please click here.
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Dental Care and Hemophilia
In the September issue of HEMAWARE there is an excellent article about choosing the right dentist for you or your child who has a bleeding disorder. One of the best resources for finding a dentist who treats people with bleeding disorders is to ask at your Hemophilia Treatment Center or your local Hemophilia Foundation chapter. […]
Mark your Calendars!!!
Mark your calendars for the 2012 World Hemophilia Foundation‘s World Congress. The event will take place in Paris France July 8-12, 2012. For more information about the event please click here.
$40,000 Raised at the Colorado Hemophilia Walk!
The Colorado Hemophilia Walk was held on August 13 raised $40,000! The walk raised lots of funds for the organization but also raised awareness about hemophilia in the Denver area. Keep checking back here for more information about other walks in the 2011 season.
Three Months Until Chicago and the NHF Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars for November 10-12 for the National Hemophilia Foundation Annual Meeting. This year it will be in Chicago. There will a number of great speakers, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. The meeting will be a good time for networking with other people living with hemophilia and families who have children with hemophilia.
Cook’s Corner – Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Red Pepper
Here is a fun recipe that is great for summer veggies. It is from the magazine Cook’s Illustrated. This recipe is nice because you can do the prep the night before and serve it the next day. The key to this recipe is using fresh parmesan cheese. Pasta Salad With Asparagus and Red Peppers 1 […]
VA Hemophilia Foundation – First Steps Picnic
The Virginia Hemophilia Foundation is hosting a First Steps picnic in Richmond on Sunday August 7. The event is geared toward families who have children who have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder in the past seven years. The picnic will take place the the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at 10:30 am. For more information […]
Weight Loss, Nutrition and Hemophilia
Maintaining a healthy, safe and active lifestyle while living with hemophilia is very important for adults who have hemophilia and parents of children who have hemophilia. A healthy lifestyle does not just involve food but encompasses diet, exercise and a positive attitude to stay focused on being healthy. Here are a few tips for living […]
Exercising with Hemophilia
Exercise is important for all individuals, but for those with hemophilia it provides muscular strength and a lower body weight, inevitability improving and maintaining joint health. For many, exercising and leading an active healthy lifestyle is critical, as some suggest that particular training methods can decrease the frequency of bleeding potential. There are countless ways […]
Hemophilia Web Games
Have you visited MedPro Kids lately? Don’t forget to check out the games section of the Web site. It is a safe place for kids to have fun and learn about bleeding disorders. To visit the site, please click here.