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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SEP 28, 2022Dinner Talk: Dental Health and Bleeding Disorders
Save the date for Dental Health and Bleeding Disorders a Dinner Talk hosted by Octapharma on Wednesday, September 28 at 6p. Sponsored by: Oral health …
OCT 7-9, 2022National Conference for Women and Teens with Hemophilia and Rare Factor Deficiencies
A primary COVID vaccination or vaccination series is required. We strongly recommend boosters, though they will not be required for participation with this conference. 2022 …
OCT 19, 2022Dinner Talk: Turning the Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones
Save the date for Turning the Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones a Dinner Talk hosted by CSL Behring on Wednesday, October 19 at 6p. Sponsored …
OCT 21-22, 2022Upper Peninsula Retreat
Upper Peninsula Retreat Friday, October 21 – Saturday, October 22, 2022 We look forward to spending time with our UP families! Attendees will receive: • Hotel …
OCT 26, 2022Dinner Talk: Microbleeds: Fact or Fiction
Save the date for Microbleeds: Fact or Fiction a Dinner Talk hosted by Octapharma on Wednesday, October 26 at 6p. Sponsored by: This presentation will define …
NOV 9, 2022Dinner Talk: Takeda
Save the date for a Dinner Talk hosted by Takeda on Wednesday, November 9 at 6p. Sponsored by: Topic and speaker info to come. HFM will …
