News
Breaking Down Barriers in Michigan
by Zach Ryan, HFM; Kaite Scott, HFM: and Dave Rushlow, Munson Healthcare NRBDC
In the fall of 2022, we were shocked to hear of a young man with hemophilia in Massachusetts who overdosed after being repeatedly denied access to residential substance use disorder facilities because of his bleeding disorder. We were even more concerned when it became clear that this was a national pattern.
BD SUMHAC at Washington Days!
By Kate Bazinsky, BD SUMHAC
BD SUMHAC was excited to join the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) on March 6-8th for their annual Washington, D.C. event known as "Washington Days" to advocate for the community affected by inheritable blood and bleeding disorders.
Mental Health Crisis for Teens
By Rita Colorito
Adolescents in the blood disorders community who have mental health problems often face added barriers to serious behavioral health care.