Horizons in Hemophilia, January 2024
When Chelsee N. was seven years old, she had a nosebleed at a friend’s house. Her friend’s mother was a nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and recommended to Chelsee’s mom that she should be tested for a bleeding disorder because of her frequent nosebleeds. More...
As the new year begins, many people will think about ways to improve their health because of the impact that has on our lives and overall well-being. Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) patients and their families know the critical role HoG Outreach Nurses have on their health and the significant impact they can have on their well-being. More...
Mark your calendars and get your New Year goals off to a great start at our 2024 Trot to Clot, a 5K Walk/Run, 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...
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace for health insurance ends January 15, 2024, on HealthCare.gov. Thes date is subject to change, so check with your state's healthcare marketplace directly for confirmation. Services provided by Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Navigators are also expanding. More...
For patients with bleeding disorders, the winter can be miserable with nosebleeds (also called epistaxis). Since cold air does not hold as much moisture as warm air, this can cause sinuses and mucous membranes to dry out, resulting in damage to the nose lining. This damage can cause normally moist membranes to crack. More...
We want to give a great big thank you to the people who chose Hemophilia of Georgia for their birthday fundraisers on Facebook. You could choose from hundreds of thousands of charities; we are grateful you chose us. More...