Family Matters

Family support is critical to anyone living with an inheritable blood or bleeding disorder. Hear from families like yours in this section of HemAware.

Off to College with a Bleeding Disorder

Rachel Miller, 21, who has von Willebrand disease, attended two years of community college and lived at home before enrolling...

Generation Next, Family Matters

Is Your Child in Pain?

When Sherry Johnson’s* son, Mark*, was three years old, he had a joint bleed and was brought to his local...

Family Matters

Bruising Happens

Update, March 2013: The American Academy of Pediatrics published a clinical report, " Evaluation for Bleeding Disorders in Suspected Child...

Family Matters

Bruise Protection

Avoiding trips to the emergency room with your toddler is an unspoken goal for every parent, but especially for parents...

Family Matters

Prevent brain bleeds with a properly fitted helmet

Use Your Head: Wear a Helmet

Bleeding disorders such as hemophilia increase the risk of problems following a head injury.

Family Matters