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Rady to UCSD Transition Open House

Register Today to Join Our Upcoming Open House


Hosted by the Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at UC San Diego Health
9333 Genesee Ave., Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92121

JUNE 5

Transition Open House
Your care teams at Rady Children’s Health and UC San Diego Health are committed to ensuring your smooth transition to adult care. The Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders at UC San Diego Health invites you to tour our clinic, meet our providers and clinical staff, get your questions answered, and enjoy lunch with us.

Parking Information
Parking is available in the underground parking structure, and validation will be provided.

Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
In partnership with Rady Children’s Health HTTC and HASDC

REGISTRATION

Spaces are limited for each class, please register to reserve your spot. For any questions, please contact Clinic Supervisor, Charles Hutchison, at cdhutchison@health.ucsd.edu.

CBCD at UCSD Health: May Event

Register Today to Join CBCD for Their Upcoming Lunch & Learn


Hosted by the Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at UC San Diego Health
9333 Genesee Ave., Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92121

MAY 15

Mindfulness Practice
Join us for an hour-long guided meditation class with Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher, Helen Kim. This mindfulness class offers hands-on, practical mindfulness training, including a walking meditation in our peaceful courtyard, weather permitting. Chairs will be available to support participants with mobility challenges.

Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Helen Kim, Certified MBSR and Certified MBCT Teacher

REGISTRATION

Spaces are limited for each class, please register to reserve your spot. For any questions please contact UCSD CBCD at UCSDCBCDPrograms@health.ucsd.edu.

Food for Thought

Join us for Food for Thought: an HASDC Educational Dinner. Our Educational Dinner Programs are open to all individuals with a bleeding disorder and their immediate family members living in HASDC’s service area.

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Friday, January 24, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Phil’s BBQ (Sports Arena)

Phil’s BBQ (Sports Arena)
3750 Sports Arena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110

PARKING
Public parking in lot outside of restaurant.

PROGRAM LANGUAGE (Idioma del programa)

Presented in English | Presentado en ingles

TOPIC (Tema)

“Women with Hemophilia: New Emphasis and About Time!”
This presentation reviews the history of women and hemophilia and how culture has shaped their experiences. Along with history, genetics and research are also presented specific to women. Finally, a review of treatment paradigm changes needed to fully meet the needs of a women today. 

SPEAKERS (Presentadore)

Amber Federizo
Octapharma

AGENDA (Agenda)

6:00 PM Arrive at Phil’s BBQ (please arrive on time)
6:15 PM Welcome & Program Begins
8:00 PM Program Concludes

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Registration for this program is now closed.

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

WAITLIST POLICY

If you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

SPONSOR (Patrocinador)

Thank you to our sponsor for partnering with us to make this educational program possible.

Food for Thought

Join us for Food for Thought: an HASDC Educational Dinner. Our Educational Dinner Programs are open to all individuals with a bleeding disorder and their immediate family members living in HASDC’s service area.

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Monday, March 3, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Seasons 52

Seasons 52
Napa Room
4505 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122

PARKING
Public parking in lot outside of restaurant. Make sure to get parking ticket validated inside restaurant.

PROGRAM LANGUAGE (Idioma del programa)

Presented in English | Presentado en ingles

TOPIC (Tema)

“Transforming Lives: Discover the Power of Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B”
Lived Experience Perspectives from Patients and Providers
This educational program offers you and your family members the opportunity to learn how HEMGENIX works, the process for treatment and how CSL Behring can best support your treatment decisions.

SPEAKERS (Presentadore)

Doris Quon, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Institute for Children Los Angeles

AGENDA (Agenda)

5:45 PM Arrive at Seasons 52/Check-In
6:00 PM Program Begins
8:00 PM Program Concludes

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Registration for this program is now closed.

Priority registration will be given to those with Hemophilia B.

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

WAITLIST POLICY

If you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

SPONSOR (Patrocinador)

Thank you to our sponsor for partnering with us to make this educational program possible.

Advocacy Forum

Learn to better advocate for yourself personally, professionally and politically. Join us for our annual Advocacy Forum. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about what advocacy is, the importance of being a self-advocate, empowerment, how to politically advocate at the local, state and national levels and current state of health insurance in California.

This year’s event will include a session on Infusion Training provided by our local Hemophilia Treatment Centers! 

*Our programs and events are open to individuals with a bleeding disorder, carriers, immediate family members/caregivers living in HASDC’s service area.

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Venue: Kijamii Overlook (CLICK HERE FOR MAP)

San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027

Parking: Complimentary parking for ONE car per registered family.
Weather: Sunny/63 (please plan attire accordingly; venue is covered but has open walls)

CHILDCARE (cuidado de ni´ños)

Complimentary childcare will be provided for children ages 3-12 only. Children will participate in a tram tour. Young adults 13 and older are expected to participate in the educational program. Children under 3 are welcome to stay with their parents or please make alternate arrangements.

Please inform HASDC in advance if your child has any special needs (behavioral, educational, dietary, etc.) and we will do our best to make accommodations.

AGENDA

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Registration for this event is now closed.
We are unable to take late registration requests.

*WAITLIST
Please note: if you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

SPONSORS (Patrocinadores)

Thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible.

NBDF’s Washington Days

ABOUT WASHINGTON DAYS

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation’s Washington Days is an opportunity for people affected by inherited blood disorders to advocate for issues that are important to them. We look forward to meeting with legislators and staff in person with hundreds of volunteer advocates across the United States to discuss issues important to our community.

THIS IS NOT AN HASDC PROGRAM; ALL EXPENSES MUST BE PAID ON YOUR OWN.

DATES

March 5-7, 2025 | Washington D.C.

VENUE

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

REGISTRATION

Please click here to visit NBDF’s website and review more information on how to register.

HFA Symposium

REGISTER TODAY

The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) will be holding their annual Symposium March 27-30, 2025 here in San Diego!

  • Valuable educational sessions for severe, milds, rates and more.
  • Rap sessions and information for men, women, parents, and Spanish-speaking community members.
  • Explore the latest products, services, and technologies designed to make life with a bleeding disorder more manageable.
  • Connect with friends, who are like family, and end with a fun Final Night Event!

THIS IS NOT AN HASDC PROGRAM; ALL EXPENSES MUST BE PAID ON YOUR OWN, NO SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH HASDC.

DATES | LOCATION

March 27-30, 2025 | The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

CLICK HERE to view HFA Symposium’s agenda.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open. Please note: childcare registration closes March 14, 2025.

If you need financial assistance to attend the HFA Symposium, you can refer to the Hemophilia Federation of America’s Scholarship page.