Fighting for Better Care for Women with Bleeding Disorders At Washington Days 2026, South Carolina advocate Candi Mitchum helped bring a powerful message to Capitol Hill. Read More Advocacy Letting Go of Guilt: Why Rest Is Part of Living with a Bleeding Disorder An HTC social worker explains why taking a break is a health need — not something to feel guilty about. Read More Taking Charge, Ask a Social Worker Ask a Social Worker: “I’m 17 with VWD, and my periods are awful. What can I do if my doctor suggests birth control, but my mom doesn’t want me to take it?” Heavy periods with a bleeding disorder are common, and there are safe, private options to help teens manage them. Read More Ask a Social Worker Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders: Speaking Up for the Silenced NBDF held its first advocacy day for women and girls with bleeding disorders — an underdiagnosed and underserved population. Read More Advocacy Meet Two Trusted Bleeding Disorders Influencers on TikTok Meet two women using TikTok to inspire and help others in the bleeding disorders community. Read More Advocacy Ask a Social Worker: What Should I Be Doing to Age Well with Hemophilia? Living longer with hemophilia brings new challenges — proactive planning helps protect health, independence, and quality of life. Read More Ask a Social Worker How NBDF Chapters Are Fueling Future Bleeding Disorders Research JGP Fellowships empower researchers to study bleeding disorders and build lasting connections with the community they aim to help. Read More Advocacy How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Harms the Bleeding Disorders Community Federal reforms threaten Medicaid and ACA coverage, risking access to care for people with bleeding disorders and other chronic conditions. Read More Advocacy Ask a Social Worker: Why You Need an HTC Appointment Before a Factor Refill Learn why hemophilia treatment centers require regular visits before refilling factor for procedures. Read More Ask a Social Worker Ask a Social Worker: How Can People with a Bleeding Disorder Find an Inpatient Substance Use Treatment Program? A coalition can help you get the care you need for substance use disorder or a mental health issue. Read More Ask a Social Worker Houston Couple Helps Fund Research for New Bleeding Disorder Cures Longtime NBDF supporters Kim and Scott Martin are founding donors to the foundation’s venture philanthropy fund. Read More Advocacy Ask a Social Worker: How Can I Stay Active with a Bleeding Disorder Without So Many Limitations? “Ask a Social Worker” is a regular column featuring questions from the community and answers from members of NBDF’s Social... Read More Ask a Social Worker Load More
