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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
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NOV 4, 2020Dinner Talk: Health Insurance Roadmap
Join us on November 4 at 6p for the Dinner Talk: Health Insurance Roadmap Sponsored by: This program will provide you with information about health insurance, …
NOV 6, 2020Mocktail Class
The Holidays are coming and a good host always has some fabulous drink offerings! Join professional bartender Tammy Coxen as she teaches us how to …
NOV 11, 2020Dinner Talk: Cognitive Conversations 2.0 For Patients and Caregivers
Join us on November 11 at 6p for the Dinner Talk: Cognitive Conversations 2.0 For Patients and Caregivers Sponsored by: Behavioral insights that may help you …
NOV 17, 2020Men’s Support Group
Join HFM’s virtual Men’s Support Group on November 17 at 10am. All men 18+ with a bleeding disorder are welcome to join. This group is …
NOV 18, 2020Dinner Talk: Believing in Yourself, Gettin’ in the Game of Life
Join us on November 18 at 6p for the Dinner Talk: Believing in Yourself, Gettin’ in the Game of Life. Sponsored by: Do you think of …
