Save The Date: Advancing Hemophilia Care Through Genomics Webinar
Topic: My Life, My Future: Advancing Hemophilia Care Through Genomics Guest Presenter: Barbara A. Konkle, MD Date: February 22, 2018, at 2-3 PM ET Learning…
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Morbidity Challenges and Treatment Advances for Hemophilia Carriers Webinar Is Available For Viewing
Our most recent webinar, Morbidity Challenges and Treatment Advances for Hemophilia Carriers: Focus on FIX/FVIII and Management of Both Types, which aired on December 19, 2017,…
4th Biennial Summit of the Thrombosis & Hemostasis Societies of North America
4th Biennial Summit of the Thrombosis & Hemostasis Societies of North America March 8-10, 2018 | Marriott Marquis | San Diego, CA The Thrombosis and…
Support FWGBD through Cards for Causes
Please consider supporting FWGBD by ordering your holiday or thank you cards through Picaboo Cards for Causes. Step 1:Visit https://www.picaboo.com/cards-for-causes/foundation-for-women-and-girls-with-blood-disorders/ Step 2: Design your own…
Recently on NPR: SCD Patients Endure Discrimination, Poor Care and Shortened Lives
This weekend, NPR aired a 2-part story on SCD which highlighted the lack of adult providers, and discriminatory practices in healthcare slowing progress for this disease.…
FWGBD Awards Three Research Awards in 2017
FWGBD is pleased to announce our 2017 recipients of our research awards. This year, FWGBD was able to offer two research awards in the area…
Congratulations to Dr. Barbara Konkle – the 2017 ATHN Lusher-Shapiro Award Recipient
On Saturday, October 22, 2017, Dr. Barbara Konkle was the recipient of the Lusher-Shapiro Award which is given in honor of the founding co-chairs of…
Save The Date: Managing Venous Thromboembolism in the Emergency Department
Topic: Managing Venous Thromboembolism in the Emergency Department Guest Presenter: Jeffrey A. Kline, MD Date: November 9, 2017, at 2-3 PM ET This free webinar…
Our Most Recent Webinar (10.10.17) Is Available for Viewing
Our most recent webinar, Rare Bleeding Disorder Manifestations in Women and Girls, which aired on October 10, 2017 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST,…
Executive Leadership Transition at FWGBD: Board Announces Next Executive Director
MONTCLAIR, NJ (October 20, 2017) - The Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood Disorders (FWGBD) has announced the appointment of Kerry Funkhouser, EdD to be…
September 17, 2017: Three New MASAC Documents
The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) recently announced that members of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC) gathered during NHF’s 69th Annual Meeting in Chicago…
FWGBD’s Online Directory Featured in Recent HFA Dateline Federation Newsletter
FWGBD’s Directory of HTC’s with designated services and/or designated WG clinics was highlighted in the most recent HFA Dateline Federation (Fall 2017) newsletter. You can read the article by CLICKING HERE.
Harold R. Roberts, First ISTH Executive Director, Has Died
All of us at FWGBD are very sad to hear this news. Dr. Roberts was an exceptional physician and scientist who will be extremely missed.…
Register Now for the Upcoming Webinar: Making Strides Towards Improving Care For Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders
Date: August 17, 2017Time: 5 - 6 PM EDT This Webinar will provide an introduction and an overview of the Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood…
Our latest webinar on the challenges of Antithrombin Deficiency in pregnancy is available for viewing
Our most recent webinar, The Management Challenges of Antithrombin Deficiency in Pregnancy which aired on July 27, 2017 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST…