Canadian Hemophilia Society
Help Stop the Bleeding
British Columbia Chapter

Introducing! KidK, A Self Infusion Program - Bayer

Bayer HealthCare has created an educational tool for patients with hemophilia A. The program is designed to help healthcare professionals teach patients how to self-infuse. The kit includes a new tool called BayCuff which helps patients learn and practice how to safely self-infuse. Click here for more info.

ADVATE 3000 IU size vials - Baxter

Advate 3000 IU size vials now available to patients in Canada. Please contact your medical provider for more information. For product details please visit Baxter's website: http://www.baxter.ca

Travel Planners

If you are planning a trip or are travelling into clinic there are two new resources available to you:

"Getting There" Travel, Accommodation and Transportation Resource Guide
- a booklet that highlights potential discounts and savings for patients travelling into clinic.

Planning Travel: A Guide for Persons with Bleeding Disorders
- if you are planning a trip this booklet will outline what you should be considering regarding your bleeding disorder.

www.eHemophilia.ca

Introducing eHemophhilia, a new online learning opportunity designed to benefit both you and your patients. Click here for more info.

Graphic Novels for teens with Hemophilia- Bayer

The Bayer HealthCare team has introduced K...Living With It! an exciting new graphic novel series for males aged 13-17 available to patients and their siblings accross Canada through a free subscription. Click here for more info.

New Research Funding for improving the diagnosis of mild bleeding disorders

Baxter Canadian Hemophilia Epidemiological Research Program (B-CHERP) grant ...The study will focus on improving the diagnosis of mild bleeding disorders, including vonWillebrand Disease (VWD) and platelet function disorders (PFD)...
Click here for more info.

A Bright Future - DVD Series

A new resource is available for individuals living with hemophilia and their families. The DVD series is produced by Inalex Productions and is sponsored by Baxter BioScience. Click here for more info.

The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders - video podcast for World Hemophilia Day

On April 17, 2010, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) will launch
"The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders" video podcast.
To view the trailer, vist the website: www.wfh.org

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