Bleeding disorders is a general term for a wide range of medical problems that lead to poor blood clotting and continuous bleeding. Doctors also call them terms such as coagulopathy, abnormal bleeding and clotting disorders.
Events and Announcements
Dads in ActionMark your calendars for the 2nd Wednesday of each month for the Dads in Action webinar series.
Teen Leadership Retreat
The Teen Leadership Retreat will be held April 16th – 18th at Linden Valley in Linden, TN. This is an exciting opportunity for youth to learn to develop self-esteem and cultivate personal responsibility.
Camp Freedom 2010
Camp Freedom will be held July 26th – 30th at Linden Valley in Linden, TN. Camp Freedom is a week-long, overnight camp for boys and girls ages 7-15.
In honor of Dr. Marion Dugdale (
for These 2010 Events!!
Music City Golf Classic
Nashville, TN
May 21, 2010
Annual Meeting
Pigeon Forge, TN
June 11 – 13, 2010
Blues on the Green Golf Classic
Memphis National Golf Club
July 12, 2010- A Royal Gala
Music City Sheraton
September 24, 2010
Race for Ian 5K Run
Jonesborough, TN
November 6, 2010
What is a Bleeding Disorder?Treatment and Care
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). Read more... |
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.
Offering Hope
Our Mission
The Tennessee Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorder Foundation’s mission is to Enhance the Lives of Those Affected by Bleeding Disorders.
