Response to headlines concerning PFAS in period underwear
We at FWGBD are in agreement with the response developed by NASPAG, specifically the points to encourage ongoing dialogue and open communication, transparency in the…
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From Zoomer to Boomer: Aging with Hemophilia (Upcoming Webinar from the CDC)
Public Health Webinar Series on Blood DisordersBringing Science into PracticeThe Division of Blood Disorders is proud to offer this webinar series, providing evidence-based information on…
Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood Disorders (FWGBD) Joins the Blood Health Network
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program is a national health education program designed to bring greater visibility to…
Upcoming Case Conversation: Iron Deficiency and Fatigue Among Adolescents with Bleeding Disorders
FWGBD's next Case Conversation program will be held on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET. Co-Authors and FWGBD faculty, Drs. Ayesha Zia and Sarah…
Passing of Dr. Claire McLintock, former ISTH President and advocate for women’s health
Claire McLintock, MD, FRACP, FRCPA, ONZM, of Auckland, New Zealand, passed away on December 23, 2022. Across the world, her impact as an obstetrician and in…
Support for the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
It is the responsibility of FWGBD to share our steadfast support of the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act to be included in any year-end…
CDC Public Health Webinar Series on Blood Disorders: What Patients are Saying about Hemophilia Treatment Center Care
The Division of Blood Disorders is proud to offer this webinar series, providing evidence-based information on new research, emerging issues of interest in blood disorders,…
Eternal Spirit Awardee: Dr. Roshni Kulkarni
FWGBD Founding Board Member, Dr. Roshni Kulkarni, has been awarded the “Eternal Spirit Award” by the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University. Dr.…
FWGBD Board Member, Dr. Russell Ware, Awarded NHLBI Grant!
Please join FWGBD in celebrating Dr. Russell Ware, FWGBD Board Member, for his recent award from the National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute (NHLBI). “Realizing…
WFH Webinar: Barriers to Accessing Care for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders
On Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) will host “Barriers to Accessing Care for…
“Big Relief in a Small Pack” – FWGBD in the News!
WGBD LAN member, Dr. Julie Jaffray, highlighted the impact of FWGBD on the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Read how CHLA addresses period poverty among…
Anticoagulation Forum Webinar – Health Disparities in PAD: What to Know as an Anticoagulation Provider
Health Disparities in PAD: What to Know as an Anticoagulation ProviderHosted by the Anticoagulation ForumWednesday | September 21, 2022 | 3:00pm ET In recognition of…
ACOG Response to Recent Court Decisions in Texas and Idaho
Today ACOG released a statement in response to the recent court decisions in Texas and Idaho. FWGBD agrees with ACOG and echoes that, "Blocking physicians…
NHF Webinar: VWD and Iron Deficiency
Dr. Bethany Samuelson Bannow (WGBD LAN) of the Oregon Health and Science University will be presenting VWD and Iron Deficiency as a part of NHF’s…
FWGBD Supports Recent ACOG Statement Regarding Women’s Health
Yesterday, ACOG (American College of Obestricians and Gynecologists) released a statement on the decision from the United States Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson…