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Dads in Action
The January 2010 Dads in Action webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, at 8 PM EST / 7 PM CST.
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for These 2010 Events
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  • Teen Leadership Retreat
    Linden Valley, Linden, TN
    April 16 – 18, 2010

  • Music City Golf Classic
    Nashville, TN
    May 21, 2010

  • Annual Meeting
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    June 11 – 13, 2010

  • Camp Freedom
    Linden Valley
    Linden, TN
    July 26 – 30, 2010

  • Race for Ian 5K Run
    Jonesborough, TN
    November 6, 2010

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What is a Bleeding Disorder?

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.

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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.

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Symptoms and Causes

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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).

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Offering Hope

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Our family did receive a miracle with the twins (both of which were diagnosed with Hemophilia), and we learned how precious their health and happiness really are. With the same love and care, we will continue to experience every day the miracle they bring. Thank you Tennessee Hemophilia Foundation. —Suzie Harlan

Our Mission

The Tennessee Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorder Foundation’s mission is to Enhance the Lives of Those Affected by Bleeding Disorders.
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Bleeding Disorder Risks

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  • 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.

Hemophilia Treatment Centers

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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

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Increased travel security measures may cause some difficulty for people with bleeding disorders and their families.

Please check this link for regular updates: Transportation Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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