Hemophilia of Georgia

The Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) office and the HoG and Beacon pharmacies will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Please order your factor early to ensure you have enough on hand for the holiday break. If you have questions, please contact the HoG pharmacy at 770-518-8272 or Beacon at 770-709-0124. To place an order, you may also visit the HoG or Beacon pharmacies online. Learn more: https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/pharmacy-closed-for-labor-day-5

Bleeding disorders are chronic conditions. It is important to track chronic conditions to better manage them and receive the best care possible. Keeping accurate records of bleeds, infusions, and other medications can help identify patterns and help your care provider determine if you need a change in treatment, thereby preventing future problems. Learn more about keeping a treatment log /calendar and download our monthly treatment calendar at: https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/why-keep-a-treatment-logcalendar

Meet Billy John Toussaint, a proud 2024 John Youtsey Memorial Scholarship recipient, and future math educator. Billy is currently working on his PhD at Liberty University and plans to become a math teacher when he graduates because he has a strong desire to positively impact kids who struggle with learning math. Read Billy's full story and see how John Youtsey is still impacting future educators like Billy today through his memorial scholarship:
https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/john-youtsey-still-impacting-future-educators-through-memorial-scholarship

Raise your glass at Hops for Hemophilia on August 24th from 5-9PM at Atlanta Hard Cider Co. & Distillery to taste these delicious drinks they have planned. Net proceeds from the event will benefit bleeding disorder research for a cure!

Tickets include drinks, a meal, a t-shirt, games, and more! Get your ticket today: https://hog.org/hops

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy can help prevent potential bleeds for people with bleeding disorders. Take advantage of our dental care program to help reduce gum disease or unnecessary dental treatments that can result in bleeds. Learn more: https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/maintaining-healthy-teeth-could-mean-less-bleeds-4

A big shout out and thank you to Hemophilia of Georgia’s summer interns, Samaya, Hannah, and Zara, on their last day of service! We are delighted to have had them join us over the summer as part of our commitment to strengthening the education and development of the professional workforce through real-world experience and mentorship. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Hemophilia of Georgia has developed a program to assist eligible applicants in pursuing career advancements. The professional development program can be used to assist in paying for expenses such as: GED courses, college application costs, career certifications, and more. See if you qualify and learn how to apply at:https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/are-you-ready-to-take-your-career-to-the-next-level-10

Cheers to cocktails, mocktails, hard cider, delicious food, and a t-shirt being included in your ticket Hops for Hemophilia which benefits research for a cure! Get ticket today: www.hog.org/hops

View our new client resource, the Your Period video, which was created in partnership with the Foundation for Women & Girls with Bleeding Disorders. This video helps describe the process of menstruation, including what to expect and what should be discussed with your provider.

Your Period: A phase of the menstrual cycle This video was developed to assist in discussing the way the body works through the menstrual cycle. This is written at a 6th grade reading level, and can be...

A BIG shout out and thank you to Hemophilia of Georgia’s Outreach Nurses who are working hard to keep our patients healthy and well. Last week, HoG Outreach Nurses were responsible for 33 in-home infusions across the state—we believe that is a record number of infusions performed in one week by our nurses! We are thankful to our dedicated outreach nurses who always rise-up and answer the call by helping to provide high-quality, comprehensive care for our patients throughout the state. There are many other services HoG Outreach Nurses provide to our patients with bleeding disorders—here is a list of some of the services they provide: https://www.hog.org/programs/page/outreach-nursing

Buy your tickets today and for bleeding disorder research for a cure at Hops for Hemophilia on August 24th! Join HoG for a relaxing afternoon with hard cider, cocktails and mocktails, live music, food, games, and door prizes. Today is the last day to receive the $10 off early-bird discount at: www.hog.org/hops

Did you know the price of your Hops for Hemophilia ticket covers a meal from one of these fabulous restaurants? - Copeland’s of New Orleans and 1885 Grill! From pastas to chicken tenders to cheesecake bites - there is going to be something delicious for everyone to enjoy!

Your ticket also includes ciders, cocktails & mocktails, and an event t-shirt.
Purchase tickets today at: www.hog.org/hops

School is out and that means more fun activities for kids and adults! Always discuss starting any new activities with your doctor, but if you need some ideas, here are the Top 10 activities for people with bleeding disorders, as reported by Hemophilia News Today:
1. Swimming
2. Table tennis
3. Walking
4. Fishing
5. Dancing
6. Badminton
7. Sailing
8. Golf
9. Bowling
10. Cycling

For older adults, choose activities that are easy on the joints such as:
• Walking
• Swimming
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Cycling
• Strength exercises
• Dancing
• Bowling

Be sure to stay up to date on all the latest information, health tips, events, research, treatments, and advocacy for the bleeding disorder community by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter (Horizons in Hemophilia). Signing up is so easy to do: https://www.hog.org/my_hog/newsletter.asp

We need your help! If you use the Hemophilia of Georgia or Beacon Pharmacy, you can help us provide the best service possible by taking a short survey to let us know how we are doing. Take the survey: https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/your-feedback-helps-us-serve-you-better-2

As the new school year approaches, families and caregivers of children with bleeding disorders face unique considerations when it comes to school vaccinations. Vaccinations are an essential part of maintaining good health, but for children with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia or von Willebrand disease, there are important factors to consider to ensure their safety and well-being. Learn more: https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/important-consideration-when-preparing-for-school-vaccinations-with-a-bleeding-disorder

With the school year approaching, Hemophilia of Georgia outreach nurses are happy to speak with your child’s school or daycare center and provide educational information through our school in-services for teachers so that school staff know how to respond to medical emergencies.

Learn more: https://www.hog.org/publications/detail/educate-your-childs-school-on-bleeding-disorders-6

More exciting pictures as we wrap-up another fabulous year at ! Everyone had a blast! As always, our volunteers and staff were there for our campers 1000%! We couldn’t ask for a better camp crew! We look forward to seeing everyone next year!

Purchase your Hops for Hemophilia ticket today for $10 off! Raise a glass for a cure with us on August 24th from 5:00-9:00 PM at Atlanta Hard Cider, in Marietta. Enjoy hard cider, cocktails and mocktails, live music, delicious food, games, and door prizes! Proceeds from the event will benefit bleeding disorder research for a cure!

Purchase your tickets by July 28th for $10 off: www.hog.org/hops

Are we having fun yet? From swimming and sliding to canoeing on the lake, fishing, wood burning, horseback riding, ziplining, playing the bongos, and making new friends, campers are having a blast on day four of Camp Wannaklot, the only camp in Georgia specifically designed for children with bleeding disorders! Hemophilia of Georgia is proud to hold in the beautiful, natural surroundings of our host facility, Camp Twin Lakes at Will-A-Way.

Everyone’s favorite…more fun Camp Wannaklot pics! From ziplining to ropes course, pole climbing, horseback riding, fishing, biking, archery, and chilling with friends, looks like they are having a blast! It’s all a part of the amazing experiences children and teens receive at Hemophilia of Georgia’s , held in the beautiful, natural surroundings of our host facility, Camp Twin Lakes at Will-A-Way.

2024 fun continues! Cabin groups are bonding, and campers are having a great time as we to exciting adventures!

Some fun and exciting pictures from day two activities at Camp Wannaklot! From fishing to paddle boarding on the lake, swimming, petting baby goats, and chilling with friends…it’s all a part of the amazing experiences children and teens receive at Hemophilia of Georgia’s , held in the beautiful, natural surroundings of our host facility, Camp Twin Lakes at Will-A-Way.

2024 fun has begun! Some fun pictures from arrival day as we to new adventures! Everyone is having a wonderful time getting to know each other and making new friends! Stay tuned for cabin group pictures and daily activity pictures, they will be coming soon! We are grateful to our hosts at Camp Twin Lakes at Will-A-Way for helping to make this an amazing experience for our campers!

Hemophilia of Georgia is proud to be a finalist for the GNFC Nonprofit of Excellence Award! Thank you for sharing the great news, Rough Draft Atlanta!

Hemophilia of Georgia a finalist for Nonprofit of Excellence Award Sandy Springs nonprofit organization Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) was a finalist for the Nonprofit of Excellence Award.