Last week the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to approve $6 million in funding for surveillance and research for Hemophilia Treatment Centers. The House must also agree to write in similar funding for next year’s budget in order for the funding to actually come through. The hemophilia community is closely watching and waiting for more information […]
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Terry A. Lamb, Hemophilia Services Community Advocate at MedPro Rx passed away at age 61.
Terry Allen Lamb of Lynchburg VA passed away on May 29, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Terry was a very respected and loved member of the MedPro Rx family. Terry’s work with the hemophilia community has impacted many lives of people with Hemophilia nationwide. The family will receive friends at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, 7404 Timberlake […]
NYC Firefighters Walk for Hemophilia
This past Saturday three New York City firefighters and hundreds of others walked in Riverside Park to raise funds and awareness for hemophilia. The final numbers are still being tallied but at least $225,000 was raised over the weekend. The three firefighters have an interesting story because their sons all have hemophilia. To read the […]
Arizona Hemophilia Association Blog
The A has a great blog on their Web site. The blog has information about upcoming events, industry news and guest blog entries. Add it to your reading list today!
Recommended Foods and Drinks for the Diets of People With Hemophilia
Nutrition is of particular importance to people with hemophilia, because what is consumed can reduce risks of bleeding and improve blood clotting. To meet this goal, eat and drink foods rich in the following nutrients: Vitamin K (spinach, broccoli, turnip greens, cabbage, asparagus, dark green lettuce, oats, bran, alfalfa, soybeans, whole wheat breads, canola, soybean and olive oils, […]
Hemophilia Factor FAQ
Check out the Factor FAQ section of the MedPro Kids site. Users are asked True/False questions about factor replacement therapy and hemophilia and can guess what the correct answer is. To play the game, please click here.
Hemophilia of Indiana’s Blog
Check out Hemophilia of Indiana’s blog! There is a really interesting post for Hemophilia Awareness month. To visit the blog please click here.
Hemophilia Awareness News Article
The Indianapolis Star recently published an article about two men living with hemophilia. This month is Hemophilia Awareness Month. To read the article please click here. If you know of a published article about someone living with hemophilia please leave us the link in the comments section.
Hemophilia Awareness Month
March is Hemophilia Awareness Month. Learn more about hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
2012 Gettin’ In the Game Junior National Championship
CSL Behring will hold the 2012 Gettin’ In the Game Junior National Championship in Dallas, Texas September 21-23. Participants must be 7-18 and those with a bleeding disorder can apply to play in the baseball and golf portions of the event. For more information about the event and how to apply, please click here.