Adult Patient and Family Upper Peninsula Virtual Retreat
We are so glad to be able to offer this virtual experience this year. We would all prefer to connect in person but due to the ongoing challenges of the pandemic all HFM events and programming are virtual through the end of 2021. We hope to see each other in person next year!
We welcome bleeding disorders community members from the Upper Peninsula to join us at this FREE virtual retreat.Ā
In order to attend:
You must have a bleeding disorder, or be a family member or caretaker for someone with a bleeding disorder, AND live in Michiganās Upper PeninsulaĀ OR receive treatment for your bleeding disorder in the Upper Peninsula.
Session registration is now closed.
Sessions: You Get to Choose
You can sign up for any or all of the sessions!
Thursday, November 11 6:30pm-8:00pm
Emerging Therapies in Inherited Bleeding Disordersāa Conversation
A discussion of the impact of new therapies on the management of bleeding disorders. Live Q & A following presentation.
ā Presenter: Shawn Jobe, MD, PhD, Director MSU Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
ā Moderator: Roshni Kulkarni, MD, Medical Director Emeritus, MSU Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
Friday, November 12 6:30pm-8:00pm
Dental and Oral Health: Disease, Prevention, Treatment, and Anxiety Considerations
We will discuss the etiology, prevention, and treatment of dental and oral disease focusing on the challenges that patients with a bleeding disorder face when seeking oral care including financial concerns, mental health concerns, providing coping tools, and the importance of seeking regular dental care for overall health. Live Q & A following presentation.
ā Presenters: Heather Messenger, MSDH; Jill Foley, RDH, RN, BSN; Steve Edwards, LMSW; Karen Boyd, LMSW
MSU Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
Saturday, November 13 11:00am-12:30pm
Ehlers-Danlos Treatment and Care
Discussion about implications of having an Ehlers-Danlos diagnosis including treatment and care.
ā Presenter: Sherry L. Herman-Hilker, PT, MS, Physical Therapist, University of Michigan Hemophilia and Coagulation Disorders Program
Need Support?
For more information, or help with registration, please contact Lisa Clothier, LMSW, ACSW, LCSW, Outreach and Community Education Manager/Regional Program Manager lclothier@hfmich.org, 734.961.3512.
Technology Assistance
If you need technical support, or assistance in obtaining online access to participate in the Adult Patient & Family Upper Peninsula Virtual Retreat please call HFM at 734-544-0015.
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