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December 2009

Our Year End Story

By Trish Dominic, CEO
Despite the economy and the nation’s financial crisis, HoG continues to provide programs and services throughout Georgia.
I am pleased to share with you HoG’s continued success for 2008/2009. Through the dedication and commitment of HoG’s Board, staff and volunteers, the agency continued to serve more people with bleeding disorders while maintaining its programs and services. While we have faced many challenges with state funding, legislation and national health issues, we remain dedicated to our mission and vision and committed to the people in Georgia we serve. Read More

New Treatments Coming for Hepatitis C

By Jeff Cornett RN MSN, Director of Training, Research and Advocacy
Research findings presented at meetings of the National Hemophilia Foundation and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease are good news for people with bleeding disorders and hepatitis C. That is because the research focuses on the success of new drugs, protease inhibitors against the hepatitis C virus (HCV), in overcoming infection with the subtype 1 form of HCV. People with bleeding disorders and hepatitis are most likely to have subtype 1. Read More

Austin Shaw Recognized as a Youth Community Champion by the Sprint Foundation

By Karen Daniel, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Roswell High School sophomore Austin Shaw was recognized as a Youth Community Champion by the Sprint Foundation at an awards ceremony on Monday, November 2, 2009. The Sprint Foundation awarded a $2500 grant to the non-profit organization of his choice, Hemophilia of Georgia. Read More

Research Update: Investigators Look at Confusing Case of VWD Misdiagnosis

Researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin recently looked at a puzzling case of laboratory testing for von Willebrand disease (VWD). The lead investigator of the study was Veronica Flood, MD, pediatric oncologist and assistant professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Read More

Backus HTC Celebrates 5 Years of Comprehensive Care

By Mary Lou Cygan MSN, RN, CPNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic, Backus Children's Hospital
On November 10, 2009 we celebrated five years of comprehensive care for individuals with bleeding disorders in Savannah. It was November 1, 2004 when we received a letter from Hemophilia of Georgia announcing our first grant to support comprehensive care in Savannah at Backus Children's Hospital. Read More

Donating to HoG Brings People Together

By Vic McCarty, Director of Development
Hemophilia of Georgia would like to express our sincere appreciation to our donor friends and those individuals who have made contributions to the organization during this year. Hemophilia of Georgia hosted 26 different events for clients and their family members last year. Read More

A New Mighty Sticker Club Member

By Mary Ann Tyler, Outreach Nurse
In November Dylan was inducted into the Mighty Sticker club as he successfully and correctly demonstrated that he can now mix and infuse factor on his own! Dylan has come a long way since his first attempt at age 7 to learn the self-infusion process. Read More

The First Ever Yoga Retreat for Women with Bleeding Disorders

By Cathy Hulbert, Social Worker
Women with bleeding disorders helped break new ground this fall when Hemophilia of Georgia staff teamed with two exceptional yoga teachers to create a client workshop like no other. It was called the “Restorative Yoga Weekend” and judging from the glowing faces and positive feedback, it was a huge success. Read More

HoG Included in United Healthcare’s In-Network Specialty Pharmacy Network

We are pleased to announce that United HealthCare, a leading national health insurance company, recently recognized the value offered by Hemophilia Treatment Centers by including HTC pharmacies in their specialty pharmacy network. Read More

Hemophilia of Georgia raises $250,000 from the Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament

Even the pouring rain couldn’t soak the excitement and participation at the 27th annual Hit ’Em for Hemophilia golf tournament on October 27 at Château Élan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia. Read More

Client Dinner Photos

View photos from recent HoG client dinners.

Clinic Schedules

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