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Comprehensive Care

Comprehensive care is a multidisciplinary approach to the medical and psychosocial issues associated with bleeding disorders.

Medical Services
  • Comprehensive care center providing evaluation and comprehensive care for patients with bleeding disorders.
  • Annual comprehensive evaluation by center staff, including treatment by specialist consultants when necessary.
  • Consultation and coordination with private physicians.
  • Coagulation laboratory equipped to perform tests to detect bleeding disorders.
  • Walk-in clinic for immediate care of bleeding episodes.
Educational Services
  • Home infusion training for patients and family members
  • Patient and family education regarding bleeding disorders
  • In-service training for medical professionals, schools, businesses and other community agencies
  • Resource materials, including brochures, videos, etc.
On-Going Research Studies
  • Long-range impact of bleeding disorders
  • New bleeding control technologies
Support Services
  • Assistance in obtaining insurance coverage, including the state hemophilia program
  • Financial and vocational counseling
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Support groups
  • National Hemophilia Foundation local chapter support
  • Summer camp for children, ages 6 to 15, with bleeding disorders
  • Referral to other community agencies as needed

For additional information, contact the center at 865.305.9170 or Fax 865.305.9876 or visit the National Hemophilia Foundation.