Programs and Services
Hemophilia of Georgia’s comprehensive programs and services help meet the needs and challenges facing the bleeding disorder community. Since bleeding disorders affect not only an individual, but also his or her entire family, HoG offers programs and services for every member of the family. Additionally, as part of HoG’s comprehensive care, we offer clinical coordination services enabling medical professionals at the Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) to efficiently communicate and collaborate with our pharmacy, nurses, social workers in order to streamline communication and provide the best care possible.
Hemophilia of Georgia exists so that people affected by bleeding disorders can live as normally and productively as possible. The belief that "it takes more than medicine" to achieve this mission is the foundation upon which Hemophilia of Georgia has built an extensive array of support services, including:
Pharmacy Services
- Accurate, reliable, on-time home delivery service which provides infusion supplies, factor and clotting medications, and other items you might need, such as insulated travel kits, icers, compression wraps, and bicycle helmets.
- Personalized care through our specially trained (MTM) Medication Therapy Management Pharmacists with regular assessments to ensure you are getting the best care possible
- Prescription reminder program, printable treatment calendars, and pharmaceutical recall notifications
- Cold chain shipping and dedicated tracking on all orders; Ship FedEx priority overnight to your home or office
- Assistance with insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs, based on financial need
- Insurance coordination, which includes filing insurance claims, Medicare and Medicaid claims, and assistance with other insurance issues
Outreach Nursing Services
- Support and education from a team of outreach nurses
- Presentations on bleeding disorders for schools, day care centers, and medical professionals
- Genetic counseling and information about carrier testing
- Home infusion training and follow-up for interested families
- Information on treatments and research protocols for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis
- Distribution of helmets, knee pads and elbow pads to clients through the age of 17
- Distribution of insulated travel kits and supply boxes
Hybrid Outreach Telehealth Clinic Services
- Medical exams and testing
- On site collections of labs or at your local LabCorp
- Nursing Services
- Social Work Services
- Physical Therapy
- Genetic Counseling
Social Support Services
- Assistance with personal and financial issues from a team of social workers
- Funds to purchase MedicAlert® bracelets, based on financial need
- Resources to help with the expense of a health insurance policy, based on financial need
- Assistance with some clinic charges not covered by insurance or Medicaid, based on financial need
- Help with transportation and/or lodging for clinic visits, based on financial need
- Scholarships for qualified clients who wish to further their education after high school
- Career-option counseling and vocational testing referrals for interested clients.
- Assistance with tutoring for clients in grades K through 12
Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) and Research Funding
- Financial support for the comprehensive care of bleeding disorders in adults and children, as well the purchase of equipment and funding of staff and educational materials for clinics at Georgia Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTC)
- Funding of research for better treatments and a cure
Educational Services and Information
- An assortment of resources about hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other bleeding disorders is available to clients and other Georgians
- Hemophilia of Georgia publishes The Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease & Platelet Disorders Handbook, a free online resource for everyone in the bleeding disorder community.
- Guidelines for treatment of bleeding disorders for local emergency rooms and physicians
- A physician-to-physician hotline available 24 hours per day for Georgia physicians who need emergency treatment information
- An award-winning newsletter, Horizons in Hemophilia.
- Membership in the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation and the World Federation of Hemophilia
Activities and Programs
- Community advocacy and legislative issues
- Camp Wannaklot, a summer camp program for young people ages 7-17
- Family Camp, an opportunity for the whole family to share the camping experience
- Youth Leadership Program and peer support and education including programs for men, women, teens, and parents
- The John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to Hemophilia of Georgia clients who lack the resources to achieve their educational goals.
- Volunteer opportunities at fundraising events and educational programs, such as Trot to Clot, Tee Off for Bleeding Disorders, and Camp Wannaklot.
For more information about any of these services and programs, please contact Hemophilia of Georgia at 770-518-8272. To learn more about volunteering, please view our volunteer opportunities webpage.
