Horizons in Hemophilia, April 2023
On March 24, Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) hosted its greatly anticipated Evening of Gratitude & Celebration at the Whitley Hotel. It was wonderful to see our amazing and steadfast supporters, dedicated board members, and staff come out in full force to be a part of what makes Hemophilia of Georgia such an impactful and meaningful organization: working to transform lives in the bleeding disorder community by providing excellence in comprehensive health care, education, advocacy, and the support of research. More...
We are proud to announce that Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG), a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit organization and a premier provider of programs and services for people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders, has been awarded a 2023 Top Workplaces honor by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This is the second year in a row that HoG has been given this award. More...
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday. Just as Nightingale carried her lamp through the night to check on wounded soldiers, today’s nurses have shined their light on everyone in our community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. More...
Over MLK Weekend, 22 HoG teens and 12 volunteers/staff participated in a fun-filled retreat in Gatlinburg, TN. One of the most memorable experiences was the Titanic Museum. Teens received a guided tour and learned all about the artifacts from the ship, its passengers, and the night it hit an iceberg. More...
Camp Wannaklot is July 2-7, 2023! We are so excited to celebrate our 30th summer of Camp Wannaklot. This year, camp will take place over the 4th of July and our camp theme will be Party in the USA. Stay tuned for more details on how we will incorporate the theme throughout our week of camp. More...
Join Hemophilia of Georgia’s Junior Board of directors at our 2nd annual Tee Off for Bleeding Disorders event on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Topgolf Atlanta – Midtown (1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318). More...
Clients, staff, and family members from Hemophilia of Georgia joined advocates from all over the country (back in person) in Washington, D.C., for NHF’s 2023 Washington Days from March 8-10. Deniece Chevannes, HoG’s Vice President of Public Policy, Health Equity & Research; Alesha Wright, Director of Health Education; Jordan Brewer, Social Worker; and Michelle Conde, Senior Director of Advocacy, were joined by Jennifer Pharaoh, HoG’s Washington lobbyist; Savannah White and Kate Reese from HoG’s Junior Board; and long-time HoG volunteers and advocates Luke Blackmon, Alma Jewell, and Mike Jewell. More...
Come on out to The Battery at Truist Park on Saturday, May 20, to walk or run to help send children to Camp Wannaklot at the 2023 Trot to Clot Walk/Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk. This is sure to be the best Trot to Clot ever! Register and purchase sponsorships today to help Hemophilia of Georgia raise money to send our youth to Camp Wannaklot this summer. More...
April 17 is World Hemophilia Day and a chance for you to join others around the world to raise awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. This year’s theme for World Hemophilia Day is “Access for All: Prevention of Bleeds as the Global Standard of Care.” More...
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD.) This is a day that is celebrated to set aside time and attention to a very important topic, YOU! Anyone over 18 can use this day to plan ahead for all their important health decisions. More...
April is the last month to apply for the John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship. The money is granted to eligible Hemophilia of Georgia clients to pay for education after high school. You must qualify before applying. Submit your online pre-qualification form by April 17 to see if you qualify. More...