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At HFM we recognize the importance of networking and support. It can sometimes be a comfort to know there are others out there experiencing similar feelings and circumstances. It's also a great way to share information and advice with others. Networking opportunities through area HTCs! Mom's, Dad's and Parents Night Out are a wonderful opportunity for mom's and dad's to meet and network with other parent's of children with bleeding disorders. Medical staff from the area hemophilia clinics participate and provide excellent information and educational materials. All parents from across Michigan are welcome. The meal and group are free of charge to a parent or supportive family member. So save the dates! Parent's Night Out - Detroit Children's: All meetings run 6:30 - 9:30 September 20th - Dave and Busters Utica: Parents and patients 13 and over October 11th - Melting Pot in Troy - Moms only (please check with Danna Merritt below on date for this dinner) October 24th - Don Shula's Steak House in Troy - Dads only November 28th - Location to be determined - Parents of Children and patients 13 and older. Please contact Danna Merritt, LMSW at 313-745-0086 to RSVP
Parents Night Out - Chelsea:
This group meets at the Common Grill in
The Chelsea parent dinner dates: 10-2-07 First Step Parent Dinner for parents who have their first child with a bleeding disorder under 5 years old. 10-16-07 All Parents 11-13-07 All Parents 12-11-07 All Parents Please contact the UMHS-HTC at 734-936-6393 prior to each event to RSVP or for more information. Networking opportunities funded through HFM! Parents Night Out - Grand Rapids: This group meets two times per year at Pietros Restaurant in Grand Rapids at no cost to families. These dinners will resume in October. Please contact Lynn Vanderwal, MSW at 1-616-391-3424 to RSVP. Parents Night Out - Kalamazoo: This group meets two times each year at a local restaurant in Kalamazoo at no cost to families. November 13, 2007 6:30 - 9:30 McGinnis Landing Please contact Elaine Bassett, MSW at 1-269-341-8699 to RSVP. FIRST STEP NEW PARENT DINNERS: These educational dinner opportunities are for parents of newly diagnosed children (aged 5 and under). Each dinner includes a topic of interest to new parents such as Finding Appropriate Childcare, Successful ER Visits, or Effects of Bleeding Disorders on the Family. The dinners are facilitated by HTC and HFM social workers as well as an experienced parent. The dinners will resume in September and run throughout the fall in different areas of the state. Please contact Colleen Joiner, LMSW at 1-800-482-3041 for more information. 9-25-07 First Step Dinner - Common Grill, Chelsea Michigan These social dinners are scheduled quarterly and take place in Brighton. The next dinner will take place in August, 2007. Please contact Colleen Joiner, LMSW at 1-800-482-3041 if you are interested in more information.
National Hemophilia Foundation's Project Red Flag: Women with Bleeding Disorders group:
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