Did you know that March is nationally designated as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month? And recently, Gov. Ayotte signed a proclamation to declare March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the Granite State. This recognition aims to raise awareness about bleeding disorders with the general public and foster a stronger sense of unity among all individuals in the bleeding disorders community. To help raise awareness for those living with bleeding disorders in the Granite State, the Concord Hotel was lit in red on Friday, March 14. In New Hampshire, there are an estimated 100 people living with hemophilia and about 13,000 living with other types of bleeding disorders, including von Willebrand’s disease. Having a bleeding disorder can be a very serious condition that often requires treatment and lifestyle modification. Thanks to recent medical advances, many bleeding disorders are able to be treated such that a person can live a productive life without fear of repeated hospitalizations or medical interventions. The Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon hosts a Hemophilia Treatment Center that is a critical source of medical expertise and support for residents of New Hampshire and Vermont with bleeding disorders. If you are interested in more information about bleeding disorders, visit the New England Hemophilia Association at www.newenglandhemophilia.org. Its mission is to create an inclusive community across all six New England states that empowers and enhances the lives of individuals with inherited bleeding disorders and their families.

Susanna von Oettingen

Warner