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-
AUG 3, 2021Men’s Support Group
Join HFM’s virtual Men’s Support Group on August 3 at 6:30p. All men 18+ with a bleeding disorder are welcome to join us every first …
AUG 11, 2021Dinner Talk: Talking About Hemophilia-How It Can Help + Move Beyond the Threshold; Esperoct® can give you high factor levels for longer
Save the date for Talking About Hemophilia-How It Can Help + Move Beyond the Threshold; Esperoct® can give you high factor levels for longer, a …
AUG 12, 2021Self Advocacy for Your Physical and Mental Health
As pandemic mandates lift and we begin to transition out of our quarantine ‘normal,’ we may continue to experience a range of emotions. Robert Loudin, …
AUG 18, 2021Dinner Talk: Spotlight on Siblings
Save the date for Spotlight on Siblings, a Dinner Talk hosted by Sanofi Genzyme on Wednesday, August 18 at 6p. Sponsored by: Ever wonder how …
AUG 20, 2021Decorate A Backpack Community Night
It’s an education celebration!Let’s celebrate a new school year by personalizing a backpack! We will get together to have some craft time and share about …
SEP 7, 2021Men’s Support Group
Join HFM’s virtual Men’s Support Group on September 7 at 6:30p. All men 18+ with a bleeding disorder are welcome to join us every first …
