What are Bleeding Disorders?
Bleeding disorders are...
A group of inherited conditions that result when the blood does not clot properly due to a missing or defective protein or cell in one’s blood. Individuals affected by bleeding disorders may experience easy bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, heavy menstrual bleeding, and prolonged and spontaneous bleeding into joints, muscles, and organs. Prolonged bleeding may also occur following surgery or injury.
- Bleeding disorders affect all races, genders, and ages.
- Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD) are the two most common types of bleeding disorders.
- Hemophilia affects roughly 20,000 individuals in the US.
- VWD affects 1% of the US population.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
HFM was founded in 1956 and is the only chapter in the state of Michigan serving the bleeding disorders community. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other coagulation disorders, and related complications including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
EDUCATION
Providing education at events, workshops, and programs
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Creating opportunities to find support in one another
ADVOCACY
Standing up for the needs of our community
SUPPORT
Helping when you need a hand
CAMP
Promoting independence and leadership in children 6-18+
BRIDGING THE GAP
Connections, information, and resources
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JUL 20, 2022Dinner Talk: Hemophilia: Focus Beyond Bleed Rates
Save the date for Hemophilia: Focus Beyond Bleed Rates a Dinner Talk hosted by Genentech on Wednesday, July 20 at 6p. Sponsored by: An overview of …
JUL 21, 2022Cannabis, CBD, Pain and Bleeding Disorders
Cannabis, CBD, Pain and Bleeding Disorders 6-7:30p This presentation is open to adults 18+ and will provide an overview of the history of cannabis use, …
JUL 27, 2022Dinner Talk: The Joint Movement: Come Together: The Intersection Between Joint Health, Hemophilia, and Joint Pain
Save the date for The Joint Movement: Come Together: The Intersection Between Joint Health, Hemophilia and Joint Pain a Dinner Talk hosted by Sanofi on Wednesday, …
AUG 3, 2022Dinner Talk: Do What Moves You: Staying Active
Save the date for Do What Moves You: Staying Active a Dinner Talk hosted by Takeda on Wednesday, August 3 at 6p. Sponsored by: There …
AUG 13, 2022Unite Walk West Michigan
All HFM Unite Walk participants will be required to follow HFM’s COVID Policy. This policy is subject to change, please check back for updates close to …
AUG 17, 2022Dinner Talk: Drug Discovery & Beyond: How Scientists and the FDA Research and Evaluate New Treatments for You
Save the date for Drug Discovery & Beyond: How Scientists and the FDA Research and Evaluate New Treatments for You a Dinner Talk hosted by BioMarin …
