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Infusion Set Needles [Manufactured by Nipro for Exelint]: Recall
Exel/Exelint Huber needles,
Exel/Exelint Huber Infusion Sets
Exel/Exelint “Securetouch+” Safety Huber Infusion Sets
Audience: Hospital Risk Managers, Surgical Service personnel
FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of Exel/Exelint Huber needles, Exel/Exelint Huber Infusion Sets and Exel/Exelint “Securetouch+” Safety Huber Infusion Sets, manufactured by Nipro …
Press Release: HFA Voices Blood Safety Concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2009
Washington, DC: The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) expresses its concern regarding the ongoing labor issues involving the Teamsters Local 929 and the American Red Cross of Pennsylvania /New Jersey. The national blood system depends on skilled workers to provide clean, safe blood to laboratories. …
Press Release: HFA Recently Approved for NORD Membership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2009
Washington, DC: The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) recently approved the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA)for membership. One of 150 member organizations, the HFA is excited about the opportunity to participate with NORD on important public policy, advocacy, awareness and educational issues. Certain standards and …
Press Release: HFA HOSTS FIRST ADVOCACY INTENSIVE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2009
Washington, DC: The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) held its first Advocacy Intensive weekend October 2 – 5, 2009. The program is a best practice model for bringing HFA social advocacy programs full circle and encouraging members of the bleeding disorders
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Advocates in Action: The Forbes’ Family Meets President Obama
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2009
Washington, DC: Imagine having the opportunity to visit the Oval Office and meet the President of the United States. This opportunity became a reality for 12-year old Emmanuel Forbes with severe hemophilia complicated by an inhibitor, his five siblings and parents, Michael …
HFA Press Release: HFA MEETS GOAL OF 1,000 FANS ON OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2009
Washington, DC: The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) launched its first online community social networking medium in July 2009. HFA’s official Facebook site is designed to make connections and build relationships with community members across the country. On September 19, 2009, just two …
HFA Press Release: HFA COLLABORATES WITH COTT OFFERING TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SURVIVORS’ REUNION-CSL Behring offers $10,000 in support of the scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2009
The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) will collaborate with the Committee of Ten Thousand (COTT) by offering a total of 33 travel scholarships for members of the Blood Brotherhood Program to attend COTT’s twentieth anniversary celebration and survivors’ reunion. The celebration will be held at …
HFA Press Release: HFA COLLABORATES WITH COTT OFFERING TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SURVIVORS’ REUNION-Baxter offers $15,000 in support of scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2009
The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) will collaborate with the Committee of Ten Thousand (COTT) by offering a total of 33 travel scholarships for members of the Blood Brotherhood Program to attend COTT’s twentieth anniversary celebration and survivors’ reunion. The celebration will be held at …
PRESS RELEASE: HFA WELCOMES NEW INTERN Amanda Winchester
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2009
Washington, DC – Effective August 24, 2009 the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Winchester, Intern. Ms. Winchester’s primary responsibility is Helping Hands Coordinator. Helping Hands is a program for individuals with hemophilia and von Willebrand disease …
PRESS RELEASE: HFA AWARDED CDC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR FIT FACTOR PROGRAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2009
The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA), a national nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC, has been awarded a five-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The award supports a program aimed at promoting physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight in …
