Blog
October 31, 2011
Using Technology to Keep Our Factor Cool
The phone rings. There’s a power outage on Roswell Road. Is the generator running? Are all the refrigerator temperatures in range? Do we need to go to the pharmacy and check on the factor? It’s 10:30 p.m.
Factor can’t get too hot or too cold. Several years ago, we had a low tech solution to monitor the factor stock when the office was closed. But all that has changed and now we can be confident that our clients’ medication is safe and sound while we sleep or enjoy a long holiday weekend.
October 7, 2011
Why School In-Service Presentations Are So Important
It’s a stressful thing, being responsible for someone with a chronic medical condition. It’s even more stressful when you have no idea what that condition is or how to treat it. As a nurse, I’ve received tons of calls from my wife and her fellow teachers asking about information on everything from asthma to seizures. They’d get a new student with a chronic condition, and would be given no information on what to do in case of an emergency. I can only guess what their imaginations are conjuring up when they hear some of these diagnoses, but I have a pretty good clue what their first thoughts are when they hear the words “bleeding disorder.”
September 21, 2011
Why do we ask all those questions when you call HoG?
One of my responsibilities as Office Manager is to ensure that the staff who answer our telephones are trained in the proper handling of incoming calls. When you call and ask for a staff member by name, our job is easy. Sometimes, however, you may call us and not know exactly who you need to speak with because an unfamiliar circumstance has come up. It is especially at those times that we want to ensure we get you in contact with the person best suited to handle your call.
September 7, 2011
HoG / HTC What’s the Difference?
I don’t get out much. I spend most of my working hours in the office, staring at performance reports, collaborating with coworkers on the hottest topics in hemophilia land and generating strategies for optimizing operational efficiency – whatever that means. I seldom have the pleasure of talking to a client or an HTC nurse or social worker. I don’t go to Camp Wannaklot, Family Camp or many other client activities that we sponsor. But, occasionally, I have the opportunity to experience firsthand what sets Hemophilia of Georgia apart from other companies that boast of providing comprehensive disease management services to the bleeding disorder community.
August 10, 2011
My First Camp Wannaklot Experience
Although I have worked in various special needs camps in previous years, I was filled with anxiety and trepidation as Camp Wannaklot approached. Since I started working at HoG in October of 2010, Camp Wannaklot has been a constant source of conversation with clients and their parents as well as co-workers. Everyone seemed to be familiar with Camp, except me.
July 18, 2011
Why Doesn’t HoG Take My Insurance?
In the eight years I have worked for HoG one of the most common questions I have heard is “why doesn’t HoG take my insurance?” It is a question that bothers me every time I hear it. HoG does not “take” or “not take” insurance. If your insurance company will reimburse us for the medication we send to you, we will bill them. The problem is that every insurance plan is set up with specific rules that we cannot control.
June 28, 2011
“Why Is a Social Worker Coming Along?”
By Cathy Hulbert
“Whew. I’m not afraid of you anymore. You’re really sweet.”
Wow. She was afraid of me? I was surprised by her statement but glad that she could say it if that’s how she felt. As a social worker I (almost always) support honest self-expression even when it is not something I’m thrilled to hear. I
June 15, 2011
My Camp Wannaklot Journey: From Camp Director to Camp Fundraiser
In January 2003, I began working for Hemophilia of Georgia as the Camp and Activities Coordinator after I had volunteered and completed an internship at HoG. From my very first interaction with the organization, I knew that it was a great organization and one that I wanted to be involved in. I grew up camping with my family, so the Camp and Activities Coordinator position was a perfect match for my interests and well suited to fit my professional career goals. I had a great experience being the camp director at HoG and watching and growing with the campers in my three years as the director of Camp Wannaklot.
May 31, 2011
"Bad Blood: A Cautionary Tale"
By Jeff Cornett
Georgia public television will be airing the documentary, "Bad Blood: A Cautionary Tale," this Thursday, June 2.