Advocacy

To empower our community with tools, training and resources to become an effective network that will champion bleeding disorder quality of life initiatives in the New England states- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,...

Organizations

Within the state of Connecticut, there are three HTCs. 1. The Yale Hemophilia Center (YHC) 2. The Connecticut Bleeding Disorders Center 3. Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. List of National level Bleeding Disorder Organizations...

Get Involved

Being a part of CHS is easy for anyone connected to the bleeding disorder community. We no longer require membership fees. Getting on our contact list helps you with access to educational materials,...

Annual Meeting 2019

For several years we have had our Annual Meeting in December in Southbury, CT. Going forward we have decided to move it to the spring and closer the middle of the state. May...

On Von Willebrand Disease (vWD)

March 7th Fact: Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is the most common #bleedingdisorder (1-2% of the world’s population), and affects males and females equally. Many people with vWD are under or misdiagnosed because of...

Alpine Walk 2019

Alpine Walk 2019 is now in the past and a good time was had by all. The event started dinner and exhibits on Friday night in the Somerset Ballroom. This year we had...

March is Bleeding Disorder Month

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month to bring awareness and attention to those living with that bleeding disorder. For many years we recognized March as...

Welcome to Connecticut Hemophilia Website

CHS is a non-profit corporation that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons with bleeding disorders and their families through education and financial support.

Bleeding Disorder Community – Dedicated to Advocacy

We are members of the bleeding disorder community, who have banded together in order to improve the lives of our families living in the State of Connecticut, through advocacy and education.

Bleeding Disorders Awareness

Families and members of CHS got a proclamation and a citation declaring March Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in Connecticut. We are proud of our along with our New England Bleeding Disorders Advocacy Coalition (NEBDAC).