On May 06, 2020 at 5:00 PM we were pleased to present a COVID-19 information session webinar with Dr.Jerry Teitel. In the session Dr.Teitel, Medical Director for the St.Michael’s Hospital Hemophilia Treatment Centre, presented the most up to date information about COVID-19 and bleeding disorders as of May 06, 2020. The webinar is broken into 3 parts: Dr.Teitel’s presentation, a pre-prepared question period, and a live interactive question and answer period. We recorded the live session and are pleased to be able to make it available to you on the Hemophilia Ontario website and YouTube channel.
Health Charities Call For Relief
Health Charities call for relief as they support vulnerable Ontarians through COVID-19
Health charities in Ontario are calling on the provincial government for immediate relief & long-term aid as they continue to support vulnerable populations through the COVID-19 pandemic & beyond. A group of over fifteen leading health charities, led by the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke, The Canadian Lung Association and Diabetes Canada, sent a letter to Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, asking for support. The letter outlined what is required for health charities to survive as the demand for their support services, education and resources continues to grow while fundraising dollars dwindle due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please take 1-3 minutes to read the article and the Health Charity Support letter. Thank you!
Happy National Nurses Week!
To our incredible nurses, for all that you give & all that you do, we thank you!
Happy National Nurses Week & International Nurses Day ❤️
COVID-19 and Bleeding Disorders Webinar
Join Hemophilia Ontario, Novo Nordisk & Dr. Jerry Teitel, Medical Director of the St. Michael’s Hospital Hemophilia Treatment Centre, for our COVID-19 and bleeding disorders webinar on Wednesday May 6th at 5pm.
Please submit any questions to Bojan Pirnat, Coordinator Member Support & Services at bpirnat@hemophilia.on.ca
To register and connect to the GoTo Webinar, please click RSVP.
#GivingTuesdayNow Campaign
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
At Hemophilia Ontario we’re committed to participating and also giving back to a community in need. If you are able to contribute, donations made to Hemophilia Ontario between now and May 5th will be shared with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, with 50% going to the Tireless Together Fund, to support women and girls most impacted by COVID-19.
To donate, visit www.hemophilia.on.ca/donations & select “Giving Tuesday Now” from the designation options.
Unable to donate financially? Read about the Tireless Together Fund to find a creative way to show your support.
We may need to practice physical distancing, but that does not mean we can’t stay connected through kindness & generosity❤️
Hemophilia Ontario’s 64th Annual General Meeting
Hemophilia Ontario’s 64th Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday May 23, 2020 in an online video teleconference format. All members are invited to attend and participate.
Due to the present circumstances, the Board of Directors decided to hold our annual general meeting virtually using Zoom, and that this format is consistent with our by-laws and legal requirements for holding an AGM. For security reasons, the video-conference will only be open to members who have sent an RSVP in advance.
Please send your RSVP to Susan Turner at sturner@hemophilia.on.ca or call her toll free 1-888-838-8846 or 416-972-0641.
The deadline for receiving the RSVP is May 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm. If you miss the deadline, please contact us and we will consider your request to attend. After we receive your RSVP, we will email you the information required to take part in the video-conference by Zoom.
If you have any questions, or to RSVP your attendance, please contact Susan Turner at sturner@hemophilia.on.ca or call toll free 1-888-838-8846 or 416-972-0641.
Forms for AGM
Click here to download the Proxy and Nomination Form
World Federation of Hemophilia Webinar
WFH Webinar: Stepping up and not stepping out: a nursing and psychosocial perspective to COVID-19.
On Monday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (14:00 UTC/GMT), the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) will host a 60-minute webinar for people with hemophilia (PWH) to address concerns related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The focus of this webinar will be sharing guidance on how to cope with fear, stress and anxiety during these challenging times.
Click here for more information on topics covered and how to register for this online event.
Happy National Volunteer Week!
We’re ending National Volunteer Week with a bang!
A big thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time, efforts & heart to making Hemophilia Ontario great. We couldn’t do it without you!
We're ending National Volunteer Week with a bang! A big thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time, efforts & heart to making Hemophilia Ontario great. We couldn't do it without you!
Posted by Hemophilia Ontario on Friday, April 24, 2020
In Your Own Words: Reflections on Living with, or Caring for Someone with, Hemophilia
In Your Own Words: Reflections on Living with, or Caring for Someone with, Hemophilia. Find it under Novo in our pharma partners.
World Hemophilia Day 2020 Recap
World Hemophilia Day is an international awareness day for Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. It is celebrated on April 17 each year, which was the birthday of Frank Schnabel, the founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.
World Hemophilia Day on April 17, 2020 brought some heartwarming photos and stories from families and members of Hemophilia Ontario of their experience living with inherited bleeding disorders. Some members even had their workplace get involved and support World Hemophilia Day!
#AllinRed
Everyone at Hemophilia Ontario is proud to be part of the bleeding disorder community and we are honoured to share in your experiences!
Be sure to check out how to become a member of Hemophilia Ontario and join our supportive community of people impacted by bleeding disorders.
