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Hemophilia treatment centers are located in cities across the United States and
other countries. To find the one closest to you, or to get a U.S. Hemophilia
Treatment Centers Directory, contact NHF.
The goal of the hemophilia treatment center is to keep your child healthy and
strong and to minimize complications from bleeding. The center provides
specialty care and is available to act as a resource to your family's regular
doctor or dentist.
Members of the care team at HTCs include:
• Hematologists—specialists in disorders of the blood.
• Pediatricians—specialists in caring for infants, young children, and
teenagers.
• Nurses—specialists in hemophilia care, nurses often coordinate the
treatment team. The nurse is probably the person you will see most frequently.
• Social Workers—specialists who assist you with the issues of daily
living, such as adjusting to hemophilia and locating resources (e.g.,
insurance, transportation, housing, etc.).
• Physical therapists—specialists in activity, exercise, and
rehabilitation.
• Orthopedists—specialists in disorders of the bones and joints.
• Dentists—specialists in disorders of the teeth and gums. The dentists
at HTCs are experts in treating children with oral bleeding problems.
• You and your child are also members of the treatment team. The staff
needs your input to develop a plan of care that will keep your child healthy,
active, and able to live successfully with the challenge of hemophilia.
To find an HTC near you, contact HANDI at 800-42-HANDI or
handi@hemophilia.org |
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