Henry Family Article
The Henry family is featured in an article in McCall's magazine, drawing attention to their experience with hemophilia and that of other families.
The Passing of Dr. Charles Drew
Dr. Charles Drew, an innovator in modern blood transfusions and a leader in inspiring health equity efforts for African American patients and physicians, passes away suddenly in a car crash.
Medical Technology
Development of the plastic bag revolutionizes blood collection.
IRS Recognition
NHF is deemed a charitable organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Canine Hemophilia
The discovery of canine hemophilia, which allowed for controlled experimentation, led to great strides in both genetic and biochemical research toward the treatment and cure of hemophilia.
Hemophilia A and B Differentiation
In 1947, Dr. Alfredo Pavlovsky, a doctor in Buenos Aires, Argentina, distinguished two types of hemophilia in his lab: A and B.
Inspiration Strikes
While on a subway train in NYC, Robert Lee Henry reads an article that inspires him to form NHF.
Plasma Fractionation
Edwin Cohn from Harvard University develops “plasma fractionation” in order to prepare products such as albumin and IgG for the blood volume expander. Nowadays, most of the modern human plasma fractionation industries are based on Cohn’s method.
Health Coverage of Immigrants
This fact sheet provides an overview of health coverage for noncitizens and discusses key issues for health coverage and care for immigrant families today.
Medicaid Administrative Data: Challenges with Race, Ethnicity, and Other Demographic Variables
There are persistent disparities in health and health care for people of color, which reflect structural and systemic inequities rooted in racism and discrimination. High-quality comprehensive data are key to enabling policymakers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to identify and address these inequities and measure progress over time.