In this episode of Beyond the Bleeds, John and Heather talk with Matthew Barkdull, a Clinical Supervisor at The Center for Change, about the history of hemophilia. Matthew talks about how he learned more about hemophilia after being diagnosed with a severe form of the...
You may have thought about many aspects of your health such as sunscreen, protein, or exercise but one essential nutrient remains grossly underappreciated: dietary fiber. Fiber doesn’t come with flashy marketing or miracle claims, yet its impact on human health is...
In this episode of Beyond the Bleeds, we talk with Donna Varney and her daughter, Maria Bularz, about navigating emotions after a bleeding disorder diagnosis. They share their experiences as a parent, sibling, and mother raising children with hemophilia. Donna talks...
Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we sit down with Sumedha Ghate, a genetic counselor at HOC, and Andrea Buxton, HOC’s nurse practitioner and clinical director, to break down some of the most common misconceptions about bleeding disorders. From the belief that someone with...
Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we're again joined by Andrea Buxton and Kristy Schiffer for part two of this heartfelt exploration of family life with a child facing an inhibitor diagnosis. Together, we dive deep into the emotional and practical realities of daily...
Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we sit down with Andrea Buxton and Kristy Schiffer to explore the world of inhibitors in bleeding disorders. We unravel what inhibitors are, why they develop, who’s most at risk, and the profound impact these immune system complications...
Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we sit down with Stephanie Paap to delve into the lived experience of attending the National Bleeding Disorder Foundation’s annual conference. Together, we journey through the unique considerations of traveling with a bleeding disorder, and the powerful impact of connection, education, and advocacy at a national gathering. We talk honestly about preparing for travel, managing care for a family with Von Willebrand’s disease, and how conferences like NBDF foster hope and community for patients and caregivers alike.
Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we sit down with Dr. Brightyn Handrich, DPT, to unravel the essential role of physical therapy in the care of patients with bleeding disorders. We examine how physical therapy fits into the comprehensive model at the Hemophilia Outreach...
Today on Beyond the Bleeds, Heather and John welcome Perry Parker, professional golfer and passionate advocate for the bleeding disorder community. We dive into Perry’s journey from childhood hemophilia diagnosis to his career as a touring golf professional,...
Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we welcome Xavier Krueger and Kevin Leurquin, two amazing members of the bleeding disorders community in Northeast Wisconsin, for an honest and uplifting conversation about the Hemophilia Outreach Center’s mentorship program. Together, we delve into what it means to connect older teens and adults with younger individuals who are navigating life with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. We share stories about making lasting friendships, building confidence, and overcoming challenges, all while highlighting the profound impact of these supportive relationships.
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