Publications

Horizons in Hemophilia, March 2018

 

Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the Georgia State Capitol

By Nichelle Sims, J.D., Associate Director of Research & Advocacy | February 28, 2018

Mark your calendar and plan to attend as Hemophilia of Georgia Day is recognized by the Georgia General Assembly on March 6, 2018. More...

Hemophilia Advisory Board Update

By Nichelle Sims, J.D., Associate Director of Research & Advocacy | February 28, 2018

The Georgia Hemophilia Advisory Board* was formed in 2011 and consists of Hemophilia of Georgia employees, Hemophilia Treatment Center staff, and consumers. More...

Rebinyn Now Available

By Leigh Carpenter RPh, Director of Pharmacy | February 28, 2018

The FDA has approved Rebinyn (pronounced "reh-be-nine") by Novo Nordisk for patients with hemophilia B. It is a glycopegylated recombinant factor IX product. More...

John Youtsey Memorial Scholarship - Application Deadline May 1, 2018

By Deniece Chevannes, MPH, MCHES, Director of Health Promotion and Evaluation | February 28, 2018

Now is the time to apply for Hemophilia of Georgia's John Youtsey (pronounced like Yahtzee) Memorial Scholarship. The application deadline is May 1, 2018. More...

Volunteer for Camp Wannaklot

By Kim Williams, Director of Camp and Client Events | February 28, 2018

We need counselors to help the campers have a fun, safe week this summer at Camp Wannaklot. Camp Wannaklot is a week-long summer camp for children with inherited bleeding disorders. More...

Nosebleeds

By Michelle Turkington, Director of Marketing and Communications | February 28, 2018

If you have a bleeding disorder, you may be prone to nosebleeds. Dry air in cold winter months and seasonal changes that produce allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, can aggravate nasal membranes. More...

Community Dinners

By Nichelle Sims, J.D., Associate Director of Research & Advocacy | February 28, 2018

Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) hosts client dinners across Georgia to give clients the opportunity to network and learn from each other. These dinners provide an opportunity to meet people in your area, reconnect with friends, share stories, and get advice on dealing with challenges. More...

Employee Spotlight - Deniece Chevannes

By Michelle Turkington, Director of Marketing and Communications | February 28, 2018

This month's featured employee is Deniece Chevannes, MPH, MCHES, Director of Health Promotion and Evaluation. More...