Winter 2011
Up Front
Hemophilia Headlines
Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD) are not well-known outside the bleeding disorders community. But thanks to the spotlight on these disorders ...
To Your Health
Factor VII Product Treats Brain Hemorrhages in Inhibitor Patients
Head bleeds, or cranial hemorrhages, can be a terrifying prospect for parents of children with a bleeding disorder. The cause ...
Financial Health
Figuring Out Healthcare Costs for Your Child
For parents of a child newly diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, medical costs and insurance coverage instantly become big concerns because ...
NHF in Action
NHF Annual Meeting 2010
At the Opening Session of the National Hemophilia Foundations’s (NHF's) 62nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans on November 11, 2010, NHF CEO ...
NHF Co-Founder Betty Jane Henry Dies at 93
Betty Jane Henry died at her home in Wellington, Florida, on Sunday, September 5, at the age of 93. She and her ...
NHF Washington Days Advocates Head to Capitol Hill
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever ...
Steps for Living: A New NHF Resource
The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) is developing “Steps for Living,” a comprehensive, interactive Web site.
It will provide in-depth educational ...
Talk the Walk
In each issue of HemAware, we take a look at how local NHF chapters and associations are making a difference in ...
Global Focus
World of Difference
Each day, Vaibhav Nehra walks through the streets of New Delhi, India, intent on making it to his class on time. He ...
Features
A Dark Cloud
When Robin* was 8 years old, his life started becoming overwhelming. “Everything started coming in on him at once,” says Linda,* his ...
Hemophilia Takes Center Stage
Despite hemophilia’s very visible symptoms—bleeding and bruising—the disorder has been a hidden one for a long time.
On the Move
Tai Chi Moves Body and Soul
Amr Elbeshir was bored with going to the gym and lifting weights. He wanted something that would exercise his mind and his ...
Hemaware Jr.
Lucky Dog
Good job! Nothing compares to that look of pride on Mom’s or Dad’s face when you have worked hard and done a ...
Women's Health
Forward March
Despite seeking treatment for her symptoms for years, Jill R. Birdwhistell, PhD, was never diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. Heavy menstrual periods ...
Spotlight
Motion Is Lotion
In each issue of HemAware, we “Take 5” with people in the bleeding disorders community and spotlight their efforts with just ...