Horizons in Hemophilia, March 2024
Goodbyes are never easy, especially when a dedicated professional has served an organization and the entire bleeding disorder community for 25 years. Therefore, it is with both joy and heavy heart that we announce the retirement of Leigh Carpenter, Hemophilia of Georgia’s Vice President of Pharmacy Operations at the end of March 2024. More...
Over MLK Weekend, 37 HoG teens and 21 volunteers/staff participated in a fun-filled retreat at Jekyll Island, GA. One of the most memorable experiences was the time spent connecting with each other on Saturday evening during the beach walk and campfire. More...
In today’s world, the family caretakers who are busy taking care of their young children, teens, and adult children, also often find themselves caring for their aging parents, perhaps due to an injury or a parent's deteriorating health. More...
https://www.classy.org/event/trot-to-clot-5k-walk-run-and-family-fun-1-mile-2024/e518955Come support Hemophilia of Georgia's upcoming Trot to Clot 5k/Walk at Gate City Brewing on April 8th from 6-9 PM! Learn how to get involved in this year’s Trot to Clot, how to become a fundraising team captain, and enjoy a drink for a great cause! $1 of every drink purchased will go towards HoG’s youth and family programming. No registration required for this event!
It is time to register and purchase sponsorships to participate in our 2024 Trot to Clot, a 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at The Battery @ Truist Park. You can help Hemophilia of Georgia raise money to support youth and family programming, including Camp Wannaklot, by participating in the Trot to Clot Walk/Run. More...
March is Social Work Month! This year’s theme is “Empowering Social Workers!” Hemophilia of Georgia honors and celebrates our social workers: Jordan Brewer, Jazzmine Brown, Christi Humphrey, Valencia Firmin, and our Director of Social Work, Emily Brown. More...
Interested in the John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship, which helps qualified Hemophilia of Georgia clients pay for post-high school education? Then don’t forget to submit your online pre-qualification form by May 1. More...
March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month! Each year, the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (formerly known as National Hemophilia Foundation) hosts a month-long celebration to build awareness, promote advocacy, and honor members of the bleeding disorder community. More...
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation’s 76th Annual Bleeding Disorders Conference will take place from September 12-14, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Georgia World Congress Center!
Our HTC is participating in the Fourth National HTC Patient Satisfaction Survey! If you, or
someone you care for, had contact with our HTC in 2023, we want to hear from you!
In recent years, the arrival of novel hemophilia treatments that are effective and less burdensome to administer have opened up new possibilities for the consumers of these therapies. This begs the question – How might this evolving landscape be impacting treatment preferences for people with hemophilia? Learn more about this new study.