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Mission Statement:
The Tennessee Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorder Foundation’s Mission is to Enhance the Lives of Those Affected by Bleeding Disorders.
Annual Meeting registration is OPEN now.
Registration Deadline is May 8th.
Download the 2012 brochure here!
Please call the Foundation (615-900-1486) and ask to speak with Amy to register your family for this year’s Annual Meeting in Memphis.
CAMP FREEDOM 2012 NEWS:
Camp Freedom Counselor Application Due May 1st.
Download the application PDF here! Applications must be postmarked by May 1st, no exceptions!
For other Camp Freedom forms:
Leaders in Training Application
Camper Application
please visit the Camp Freedom page.
Read all about Karson here, a little boy with hemophilia. His diagnosis isn't stopping him from enjoying his life! Let's all join in and help Karson and so many other people with a bleeding disorder.
Welcome to the Tennessee Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation website, where you will find information about Bleeding Disorders, programs to help you and your loved ones, and support from a community of people who care.
You are not alone with a diagnosis of a bleeding disorder. Meet Kevin, who was born with the rare disorder Hemophilia. He has never let life's curveballs get him down! Read his uplifting story and join him on Facebook here.Treatment and Care
People with bleeding disorders are confronted with many physical, medical, emotional and psychological challenges. How well they meet these challenges depends on a number of things, including the severity of the illness, the quality of medical care, the ability to pay for treatment, and the support of family, friends and the community. We have many resources to help, please go here to read more and find treatment centers near you.
Symptoms and Causes
Some bleeding disorders are present at birth and are caused by rare inherited disorders. Others are developed during certain illnesses (such as vitamin K deficiency, severe liver disease), or treatments (such as use of anticoagulant drugs or prolonged use of antibiotics). Please go here to read more about the symptoms and causes of congenital bleeding disorders.
Bleeding Disorder Risks
Scarring of the joints or joint disease.
Vision loss from bleeding into the eye.
Chronic anemia from blood loss. Anemia is a low red blood cell count.
Neurologic or psychiatric problems.
Death, which may occur with large amounts of blood loss or bleeding in critical areas, such as the brain.
Vision loss from bleeding into the eye.
Chronic anemia from blood loss. Anemia is a low red blood cell count.
Neurologic or psychiatric problems.
Death, which may occur with large amounts of blood loss or bleeding in critical areas, such as the brain.
Hemophilia Treatment Centers
There are approximately 140 hemophilia treatment centers in the United States that offer comprehensive medical care to people with coagulation disorders. Each of these federally-funded hospitals is staffed by at least a hematologist, nurse, social worker and physical therapist.
Travel Advisory
Increased travel security measures may cause some difficulty for people with bleeding disorders and their families.
Please check this link for regular updates:
Please check this link for regular updates:
Tennessee Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation
