Undiagnosed, untreated blood disorders in women and young girls have medical consequences and unique issues at every life stage, creating the need for a foundation dedicated to education and awareness.
We work to achieve this goal by raising awareness and educating the key healthcare providers for each particular life stage and translating and disseminating provider information and research.
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a debilitating autoimmune disorder characterized by increased platelet destruction and reduction in blood platelets, resulting in an increased in…
Our congratulations go to Dr. Lakshmi Srivaths, who has compiled one of the first dedicated resources on blood disorders unique to the adolescent female, Hematology in the Adolescent Female.
The SCD Coalition recently released its 2020 report card, suggesting while we are making progress in most areas, we can still improve the state of care for those living with sickle cell disease.
Apply by October 30, 2020, for award consideration.
Our congratulations, and thanks, go to the team of Dr. Lakshmi Srivaths and colleagues including LAN members and faculty Drs. Sarah O'Brien, Allison Wheeler, Eric Mullins, Mukta Sharma, R…
FWGBD has launched a new COVID-19 resource page for the bleeding disorder community, grouped by disorder. These COVID-19-related resources are gathered in an effort to support healthcare …
The National Hemophilia Foundation's conference is going virtual! The conference will be held August 1-8, 2020, for eight days full of educational sessions, networking opportunities and access…
The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is transforming its 2020 conference into a free virtual experience from June 14-19, 2020. The WFH Virtual Summit is a series of FREE live and recorded …
Our congratulations to Dr. Lakshmi Srivaths and Dr. Jennifer Dietrich, who were awarded Baylor College of Medicine's 2020 Women of Excellence for their extraordinary work and dedication to the…
