Publications

HFM’s chapter newsletter, The Artery, celebrates the Michigan bleeding disorders community and provides information on HFM events, programs and services. We love to highlight members of our community and share the many ways we support one another.

The Artery is published three times a year and is available online and in printed format. More than 4,000 households receive each edition of The Artery by postal mail and through online channels. The Artery is also distributed online through Facebook and Instagram and sent to our email list. If you would like a hard copy of The Artery or want to be added to our email or postal mailing list, please call us at 734-544-0015.

Spring/Summer 2025

Each year brings new opportunities, and of course, also includes new challenges. This Spring 2025 issue of the Artery focuses on advocacy, and we certainly have several areas where advocacy efforts are at the forefront of our work. Advocacy truly serves as a cornerstone of HFM’s mission to improve the quality of life for our Michigan bleeding disorders community.

Winter 2024

In 2024, our HFM team of leadership volunteers, staff, community members, treatment center colleagues, and various supporters have again come together to make a difference for those affected by bleeding disorders across Michigan and our region.

Fall 2024

With each issue of The Artery newsletter I hope you find joy in reviewing the many activities that take place to fulfill HFM’s mission. As we share events and programs that have happened this year, as well as announcing upcoming activities, please know planning is taking place for the coming months – and even years! We hope you and yours will consider what programming works best for you and/or your family as well as sharing ideas and support.

Spring 2024

Looking ahead, I am excited by the events and initiatives we have planned. From educational workshops, multiple Eagle Journey summer camps, to various retreats and gatherings, we hope to offer something for everyone to engage with and enjoy. Our programming is designed to create opportunities for us to come together, share experiences, and grow even stronger as a community.

Winter 2023

As another year draws to a close, we consider the many opportunities we’ve had in 2023 to come together with our community, care providers, and supporters.

As tremendous advancements in treatment continue to develop, HFM keeps our community and our history close to our hearts as we consider the profound impact living with a bleeding disorder has for individuals and families.

Fall 2023

For me, this has been an emotional and gratifying summer as HFM welcomed so many to engage with in-person activities. We will continue to offer online options in many instances to provide access to various learning opportunities. I have much gratitude to those who support HFM’s desire and commitment to making a positive difference for all living with bleeding disorders and their loved ones.

Spring 2023

Life has improved exponentially for many in our community, while we understand there remains so much yet to be accomplished. We strive each day to improve the quality of life for you and yours, mine, and ours. That’s why we persist.

Winter 2022

With 2023 quickly approaching please know how grateful I am, together with HFM’s team, to our community for your continued support, engagement with programs, as well as your willingness to share ideas. We appreciate opportunities to work together sharing information, education, and available services via HFM and related organizations.

Fall 2022

Camp is a huge undertaking that requires year-round effort. We are grateful to our campers who remind us that each of us can bring joy, give and receive unconditional acceptance. Thank you to parents and guardians for trusting HFM to create a place of challenge, camaraderie, acceptance, and love.

spring 2022

This is an extraordinary year to consider as we have each faced a variety of hardships and challenges. We’ve needed to figure out how to best reach out, and further understand our bleeding disorder community’s needs and resilience.

Winter 2021

Our HFM board and staff are continuing our best efforts to determine how to offer programming and services in safe and productive ways. As a social service health agency, with additional significant responsibilities related to our federal region of treatment centers, we believe community and patient safety is a top priority.

FALL 2021

Spring/summer 2021

I know each of us is doing our best to carry on while handling so many challenges. Please know we are here to encourage and cherish all those who make up our bleeding disorders family

Winter 2020/2021

Fall 2020

2020 continues to be a year we will never forget.

Most of our lives have changed dramatically these last many months. HFM remains here for you and yours.