Today is World Thrombosis Day
DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism (or blood clots), are very serious conditions. In fact, 1 in 4 people die from conditions related…
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A Special Tribute to Jeanne Lusher, MD, a pioneer in the field of women and girls with blood disorders
Jeanne Lusher, MD, a catalyst and icon of the movement to improve the lives of women and girls with blood disorders, died on September 13,…
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic condition that is present at birth and affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Women with sickle cell are at high…
Upcoming Public Health Webinar in September: Voices of 5,000+ Patients
When: September 22, 2016, 2 - 3 PM ET What: Voices of 5,000+ Patients: The First National Survey on Experience of Care at U.S. Hemophilia…
Key Findings: CDC Study Finds People with Blood Clots at Risk of Permanent Work-Related Disability
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), also known as blood clots, is an underdiagnosed and serious, but preventable medical condition. It is important to know about VTE because…
Stop the Clot, Spread the Word™ campaign launches new educational tools
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) has launched new content for its acclaimed Stop the Clot, Spread the Word™ campaign with the Division of Blood…
First Recipient of the FWGBD RFA Announced
FWGBD is pleased to announce the first recipient of the FWGBD Promoting Excellence in Women's Health: Optimal Management of Women and Girls with Blood Disorders research award,…
Celebrate World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, 2016
June 19th is World Sickle Cell Day. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. SCD…
Our Latest Webinar on Adolescent Thrombosis is Available for Viewing
Our latest Webinar: Adolescent Thrombosis: Etiology, Prophylaxis and the Role of Hormonal Therapy, which aired on 05/02/16 at 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST, is now available for…
Upcoming CDC Webinar: Update on Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection in People with Hemophilia
Webinar: Update on Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection in People with Hemophilia Presented by Margaret V. Ragni, MD, MPHApril 21, 20162 PM - 3 PM EDT…
Coming Soon! WGBD Directory of Services for Women & Girls
COMING SPRING 2016! Soon, FWGBD will launch the most comprehensive and easy to use directory of services offered for women and girls with bleeding disorders at…
Women Leaders in Hematology: Inspirations & Insights… now available
Several inspiring interviews and profiles of some of the most remarkable women leaders can be found in the recent Hematology supplement published in the American…
Special Announcement: FWGBD’s New Research Award
FWGBD New Research Grant Award Promoting XXcellence in Women’s Health: Optimal Management of Women and Girls with Blood Disorders Award Target: New Faculty or Fellows The overarching purpose…
Available Now: Progress towards meeting the needs of women and girls with bleeding disorders
Available Now: An early view version of Haemophilia, The Official Journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia which features not one, but two articles that address meeting the needs of women and girls with bleeding…
Upcoming Event: April 14-16, 2016, THSNA – 3rd Annual Summit
Thrombosis & Hemostasis Societies of North America (THSNA) April 14-16, 2016 | Chicago, IL The Thrombosis and Hemostasis Societies of North America (THSNA) will hold…