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-
MAR 21-22, 2023Lansing Days
HFM continues to recommend vaccinations/boosters and use of masks as preventative measures against the spread of Covid-19. However, we will no longer require proof of vaccination …
MAR 24-26, 2023Teen Retreat
Join HFM for our annual Teen Retreat March 24-26, 2023 at Camp Henry in Newaygo, MI. Come together in-person with other teens in the bleeding …
MAR 28, 2023HFM Ruby Connection: Tai Chi: Spring into Spring
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 …
MAR 29, 2023Dinner Talk: Understanding the Science of Bleeds in Hemophilia A
Save the date for Simple Science: Diving into the Science of Joint Bleeds a Dinner Talk hosted by Sanofi on Wednesday, March 29 at 6p. …
APR 19, 2023Dinner Talk: I’m Ready to Move On: Life with Inhibitors
Save the date for I’m Ready to Move On: Life with Inhibitors a Dinner Talk hosted by Hema Biologics on Wednesday, April 19 at 6p. …
APR 25, 2023HFM Ruby Connection: Credit Cards: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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 …
