We want to give a great big thank you to the people who chose Hemophilia of Georgia for their birthday fundraisers on Facebook. You could choose from hundreds of thousands of charities; we are grateful you chose us. You helped us raise $76. Many thanks to: April Ballard Want to help raise funds for HoG with your birthday fundraiser? Here’s how: About two weeks before your birthday, Facebook will suggest setting up a birthday fundraiser for your favorite charity. Click to set up a fundraiser and choose HoG from the list of charities.   ..read more

The HoG office and pharmacies will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. If you use HoG or Beacon pharmacies, be certain to order enough medication and supplies to get you through the long weekend. You can place orders online at www.hog.org/my_hog/ or you can call us at 770-518-8272 ..read more

Hemophilia of Georgia is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve at Camp Wannaklot this summer. We would love for you to join us, whether it’s the full week, multiple days, or just one day! Camp Wannaklot is a weeklong summer camp dedicated to youth, ages 7 – 17, who have a bleeding disorder. This year, we will experience our new location at Camp Twin Lakes Will-A-Way. We’ll participate in fun and enriching activities ranging from swimming, archery, climbing, pottery, cooking, fishing, crafts, bleeding disorders education, and so much more! Each day will present itself with an opportunity to con ..read more

This year’s Trot to Clot 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk will take place this Saturday, May 4th at The Battery @ Truist Park! We want to see YOU there! Register today and bring a friend, colleague, or your whole family to join us as we raise money to fund youth and family programming including Camp Wannaklot, Teen Retreat, and Family Camp! Here are a few details about the event: Kids 7 and under FREE | Pets Welcome Family Fun: Face Painting, Balloon Tying, Crafts Zone, & Bubbles from Bubble Vision Atlanta USATF Certified Running Course; Timed Results Provided Individual 5K Run Regi ..read more

The Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) community gathered on Sunday, April 14th, to express gratitude and celebrate the outstanding volunteers who served in 2023. At the Volunteer Appreciation event, attendees enjoyed a wonderful afternoon filled with camaraderie, surrounded by loved ones, and treated to a delicious lunch and entertainment provided at Eclipse Di Luna ..read more

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday. Just as Nightingale carried her lamp through the night to check on wounded soldiers, today’s nurses have shined their light on everyone in our community. There is no better time to celebrate nurses and show them our appreciation than right now! This year’s theme for International Nurses Day (#IND2024) is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health.” We know that nurses across the country and around the globe are leading voices for global health. Nurse ..read more

Tom W. has been a lifelong patient of Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG). When he was an infant, he was in his mother’s arms when they were in a car crash and ended up with a large knot on his head from the impact. His doctor wisely suggested testing for hemophilia since he had a known family history of it. He was diagnosed with mild hemophilia and has been an HoG patient for as long as he can remember. Tom was taught by HoG nurses how to self-infuse at an early-age and was able to have a mostly normal childhood in Madison, GA, filled with baseball and football, thanks to prophylactic care. Whether h ..read more

April is the last month to apply for the John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship. The money is granted to eligible Hemophilia of Georgia clients to pay for education after high school. You must qualify before applying. Submit your online pre-qualification form by May 1 to see if you qualify. To qualify, you must: Be an HoG client with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, or other inherited bleeding disorder. If you are a child of a parent who died of bleeding disorder problems and your parent was an HoG client, you can also apply. Live in Georgia AND be a permanent resident for one year. Must hav ..read more

National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD) is coming up on April 16!  This annual tradition is a day to explore and set aside time for the most important topic, YOU!  Everyone over the age of 18 can use this day to plan ahead for all their important health decisions. Advance directives are a legal form that provides information and guidance to anyone involved in your care. Medical staff and family can have confidence in making decisions on your behalf and have peace of mind that they are being guided by you in an emergency. National Healthcare Decisions Day allows us to look at these im ..read more

April 17 is World Hemophilia Day and a chance for you to join others around the world to raise awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. This year’s theme for World Hemophilia Day is “Equitable Access for All: Recognizing all bleeding disorders.” The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) vision of Treatment for All is for a world where all people with bleeding disorders have access to care, regardless of their type of bleeding disorder, gender, age, or where they live. Let’s all come together to continue to work towards a world where everyone with any bleeding disorder has access ..read more