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Mental Health Crisis for Teens

The last time Jennifer Feldman, R.N., saw Derick, * a then 20-year-old with severe hemophilia A, he asked for help to turn his life around. It was late March 2021, and Derick was in the emergency room once again —
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Safeguarding an Essential Treatment for Heavy Periods

In June, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion, women’s health advocates around the country expressed concern that the right to contraception might also be at risk. “This issue is hugely important
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What Happens to Joints After Frequent Bleeds?

Repeated bleeds can lead to lasting joint damage. That's why it's important to recognize bleeds and act quickly if one occurs.
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What Happens to Joints After Frequent Bleeds?

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NHF’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NHF’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023. Throughout the year, HemAware.org will be commemorating this special...

NHF in Action, 75th Anniversary

Ask a Social Worker: What’s the difference between an MSW Degree and a LCSW?

Ask a Social Worker: What’s the difference between an MSW Degree and a LCSW?

Ask a Social Worker is a monthly column featuring questions from the community and answers from members of NHF’s Social...

Ask a Social Worker

Mutations & Gene Therapy Research

Making Sense of It All

What exactly is a gene? What happens when genes mutate? And can gene therapy research help solve problems related to...

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Mental Health Crisis for Teens

The last time Jennifer Feldman, R.N., saw Derick, * a then 20-year-old with severe hemophilia A, he asked for help...

Scholarships for Students with Blood Disorders

Scholarships for Students with Blood Disorders

A rundown on scholarships created for the bleeding disorders community, how to apply, who’s eligible, and how much they offer.

Generation Next

Here’s What Men with Hemophilia Need to Know About Diabetes

Here’s What Men with Hemophilia Need to Know About Diabetes

Recent studies have found that older men with hemophilia have a higher risk of diabetes than those without the bleeding...

Fitness & Nutrition

What Happens to Joints After Frequent Bleeds?

What Happens to Joints After Frequent Bleeds?

Repeated bleeds can lead to lasting joint damage. That's why it's important to recognize bleeds and act quickly if one...

Fitness & Nutrition, Pain Management

HemAware Junior

Asking for help if you get hurt at school is part of being a good student

Getting Help at School for Your Bleeding Disorder

When you’re at home and you get hurt or feel a bleed starting, you know to go to your parents...

When Your Brother or Sister Has a Bleeding Disorder

When Your Brother or Sister Has a Bleeding Disorder

If you have a brother or sister with a bleeding disorder, you probably have a lot of questions.

Fruit Snack

Snack Attack

School days are here again, and you need to fuel your brain with important lessons and fun information. But what...

Physical Education for Kids With Bleeding Disorders

Physical Education for Kids With Bleeding Disorders

Kids with bleeding disorders need routine physical activity, but how do you pick which ones are safe?

Need Info? Ask NHF!

Contact HANDI, NHF's resource center for additional information on bleeding disorders.