HTC News
Updates from HTCs in region V-E
Advocacy Updates: Michigan and Ohio
Michigan Advocacy Update Lansing Days On Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22, 2023, twenty-nine Michigan bleeding disorders advocates joined the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan (HFM) for our legislative advocacy event, Lansing Days. Special thank you to our HTC representatives for joining us: Dave Rushlow, Kathi Sheldon, and Alice Cakebread! Together, our group of bleeding …
Let’s Talk About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As part of the Great Lakes/V-E HTC Network’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we expanded on the multiple sessions offered last year live on-line and during the 2022 Regional Meeting with Professor Daicia Price. Last month HFM provided training opportunities via the Gender and Sexual Orientation Competency Training: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Practice. This …
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November 2022 Great Lakes Regional Meeting
Much appreciation to all who participated with the 2022 Regional Meeting which boasted the largest attendance ever! It was clearly wonderful to be together in person, as well as sharing many presentations virtually. HFM’s full staff team provided support to present the HTC conference. The Regional Meeting took place November 14 & 15, with 119 …
Battling the Winter Blues
Steve Edwards, LMSW Social worker Michigan State University Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Even though the holidays have passed, winter is still here. What does winter mean to you? For some, it’s enjoying the snowfall through a window, enjoying an extra cup of cocoa, or going outside to enjoy some winter sports. For others, …
DEC 6, 2023Dinner Talk: Alprolix and You: Join the Conversation
Save the date for Alprolix and You: Join the Conversation a Dinner Talk hosted by Sanofi on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00p. Sponsored by: Learn about bleed and joint protection, safety, experience, dosing, hear patient stories, infusion tools and resources.
DEC 4, 2023Men’s Support Group
During this men’s group discussion you are welcome to share your thoughts and ideas on your daily lives with other men who have a bleeding disorder.
NOV 15, 2023Dinner Talk: Gene Therapy with Hemophilia B
This talk will review a brief overview of hemophilia and its history along with the evolution of treatment and treatment approaches.
NOV 8, 2023Dinner Talk: What is Healthy Aging with a Bleeding Disorder?
What does it really mean to “age gracefully” or, rather, age healthfully? Learn how to reduce the risk of disease and related disabilities, how to preserve and improve physical and mental functioning, and how to actively engage in life.
NOV 6, 2023Men’s Support Group
Join HFM’s virtual Men’s Support Group on Monday, November 6 at 6:00pm-7:30pm. During this men’s group discussion you are welcome to share your thoughts and ideas on your daily lives with other men who have a bleeding disorder.
