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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-Upcoming Events-
SEP 26, 2023HFM Ruby Connection: Book Discussion: Soul Broken by Stephanie Sarazin
Join HFM’s women’s group, the Ruby Connection, at 7-8pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Adult women in the bleeding disorders community come together …
SEP 27, 2023Dinner Talk: Gene Therapy in Hemophilia: From Curiosity to Eligibility & Beyond
Save the date for Gene Therapy in Hemophilia: From Curiosity to Eligibility & Beyond a Dinner Talk hosted by BioMarin on Wednesday, September 27 at 6:00p. …
OCT 6-8, 2023National Conference for Women and Teens with Hemophilia
NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN AND TEENS WITH HEMOPHILIA AND RARE FACTOR DEFICIENCIES October 6-8, 2023Hosted in-person & onlineThe Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport ELIGIBILITY Conference attendance …
OCT 18, 2023Dinner Talk: Turning stumbling blocks in to stepping stones
Save the date for Turning stumbling blocks in to stepping stones a Dinner Talk hosted by CSL Behring on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00pm. Sponsored by: Taking …
OCT 24, 2023HFM Ruby Connection: T-Shirt Rug Making
Join HFM’s women’s group, the Ruby Connection, at 7-8pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Adult women in the bleeding disorders community come together …
OCT 25, 2023Dinner Talk: Healthy Nutrition with a Bleeding Disorder
Save the date for Healthy Nutrition with A Bleeding Disorder a Dinner Talk hosted by Octapharma on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:00p. Sponsored by: Definition …
