Horizons in Hemophilia, August 2018
New Name, New Location: Hemophilia of Georgia Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders of Emory Opens at Midtown
| July 31, 2018
We're excited to announce effective August 8, 2018, the Emory adult bleeding disorders clinic (hemophilia treatment center) is moving from its current location at St. Joseph's/Emory to Midtown. More...
Camp Inspires Confidence in Marietta Boy
July 31, 2018
The rising third-grader has become more comfortable explaining his diagnosis to others. More...
Georgia Teen Institute Leadership Camp
| July 31, 2018
Six selected Hemophilia of Georgia Leaders in Training (LITs) attended leadership camp at the Georgia Teen Institute (GTI). More...
Mighty Sticker Club
| July 31, 2018
Welcome to Grayson and Zaire, our newest members of the Mighty Sticker Club. To become a member, one must master the steps of self-infusion, including mixing factor, selecting a vein, sticking oneself, infusing factor, and completing a treatment calendar. More...
World Hemophilia Federation Conference (The World According to Kumpf)
| July 31, 2018
Two years ago, I was honored to represent Hemophilia of Georgia and the National Hemophilia Foundation at the World Federation of Hemophilia conference in Orlando (2016). I served in a hemophilia treatment suite, where conference attendees came for infusion assistance. More...
Protect the Ones You Love
| July 31, 2018
Did you know Hemophilia of Georgia's Preventive Dental Care Program provides two free dental cleanings per year to qualified clients? More...
School Inservice Presentations
| July 31, 2018
It's hard to believe that soon it will be time to think about school starting again. As part of Hemophilia of Georgia's services, our nurses provide educational presentations about bleeding disorders to schools or day care centers. More...
Have Fun, Play Safely
| July 31, 2018
We want your children to be safe while having fun. Did you know helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads are available at no charge from HoG for children who have bleeding disorders? More...
Are You Ready to Take it to the Next Level?
| July 31, 2018
Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) has developed a program to assist eligible applicants in pursuing educational advancements. More...
HTC Investigators Look at Rates of Cardiovascular Disease in Hemophilia Patients
July 31, 2018
Because of their lower factor levels, hemophilia patients are generally thought to be better protected from cardiovascular disease (CVD). To determine whether data would support this long-held assumption, a team of investigators enrolled patients from 19 U.S. hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) in the "CVD in Hemophilia" study. More...
Hops for Hemophilia
| July 31, 2018
Fall is just around the corner, and we want you to join us to celebrate the start of the season. On October 6, Hemophilia of Georgia will be hosting Hops for Hemophilia, a fundraiser for hemophilia research. More...
The 36th Annual Hit'Em for Hemophilia Charity Golf Tournament in Partnership with the Atlanta Braves
| July 31, 2018
It's time to master your swing and polish your putt. The Hit'Em for Hemophilia Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) and in partnership with the Atlanta Braves, will take place on Tuesday, October 23, 3018 at The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta. More...
Employee Spotlight on Katie Moran, Client Event Coordinator
| July 31, 2018
This month's employee spotlight is on Katie Moran, Client Event Coordinator. Katie joined Hemophilia of Georgia in March 2018. More...