Facing Fears and Finding Friendship at Camp Klotty Pine with Alyssa, Eliot, and Elias Myrie

Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we welcome the Myrie family—Alyssa, Elias, and Eliot—to discuss their experiences at Camp Klotty Pine. Set in Wisconsin, this unique summer camp caters to children with bleeding disorders. It offers them a safe space to enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, archery, and fishing while providing essential education on managing their conditions. Alyssa, Elias, and Elliot share their heartwarming stories, from overcoming homesickness to forming lifelong friendships with others with similar bleeding disorders.

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Welcome to Beyond the Bleeds

Welcome to Beyond the Bleeds! In this very first episode, John and I are excited to introduce ourselves and lay the foundation for a community centered around life with bleeding disorders. Whether you're...

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2025 Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment Season is approaching again! There are a few questions you need to ask when choosing an insurance plan if you or a family member have a bleeding disorder diagnosis. How do you get your...

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Welcome to Beyond the Bleeds

Welcome to Beyond the Bleeds! In this very first episode, John and I are excited to introduce ourselves and lay the foundation for a community centered around life with bleeding disorders. Whether you're...

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Aging and Bleeding Disorders

As our bleeding disorder population’s life expectancy continues to rise to that of the average American, our patients need to understand that they are at risk for the...

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Every Meal, Every Snack, Have a Plant!

Every Meal, Every Snack, Have a Plant!

Take good care of yourself when away from home whether on the road, at work or at school. Why?  Current evidence suggests that eating more vegetables, fruit, beans, legumes, seeds and nuts will reduce...

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The Intriguing World of Microbiota

The Intriguing World of Microbiota

Diet, Microbes, and Your Health In celebration National Nutrition Month, the Hemophilia Outreach Center’s Nutritionist, Jill, would like to share an informative presentation discussing how Microbes (certain...

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Holiday Mindset Shift | HOC

Holiday Mindset Shift | HOC

Once again, the holidays are upon us and for many, 2021 will mark two years since we’ve gathered with those we love to celebrate the season.  And since we’ve had some time away from it all, this holiday...

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HOC Insurance 101 Series- Part 2

More Fun Insurance 101! Last time we discussed some of the common terms associated with insurance coverages.  Let’s start Part II looking at the different sources of healthcare coverage...

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HOC-The Tree

The Hemophilia Outreach Center (HOC) is a family-oriented organization committed to providing the highest quality, comprehensive medical care and advocacy for individuals with a bleeding disorder. Our...

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College Prep Checklist

College Prep Checklist

Are you or your child getting ready to head off to college? It’s an exciting time but as someone with a bleeding disorder, there are things that need to be considered and planned for as you make this new...

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HOC Insurance 101 Series- Part 1

HOC Insurance 101 Series- Part 1

The topic of health insurance causes eyes to glaze over and brains to overload. However, it is an essential piece of the puzzle regarding your health. Health care can be quite costly, especially when living...

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Wet That Whistle!

Wet That Whistle!

All of us have heard that we should “drink more water”, but why exactly is it so important? For all of us big or small, our bodies are made largely of water. Every cell, tissue and organ need water in order...

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Just A Bruise?

Just A Bruise?

The HOC nursing team often hears from patients struggling to tell the difference between a bruise and a bleed that might require treatment. It’s true that people without bleeding disorders can bruise easily...

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Foam Rolling by Shanie Williams

Foam Rolling by Shanie Williams

Foam rolling is a type of self massage (myofascial release) that uses a device to provide direct compression that helps release tension in the muscles, relieve muscle soreness and improve flexibility and...

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Women Can Bleed Too

Before I became a patient of HOC, I thought I knew a lot about hemophilia.  I have a brother and extended family that suffer with the bleeding disorder.  It broke my heart to see my brother suffer...

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“Just a Carrier” by Jenna

My name is Jenna Stadler. I am a carrier of Hemophilia A. As a child, I always knew it was a potential that I was a carrier of a bleeding disorder because my mother’s biological father was a severe A...

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