| | | NHF12-115 | | Aging & Hemophilia: Embracing Your Inner Geezer This session focuses on health issues that affect older hemophilia patients and the evolving nature of comprehensive care. We discuss cardiovascular disease; rheumatological diseases such as gout, arthritis and bone disease; cancer screenings; and orthopedic referrals. Learn the symptoms of age-associated health conditions and how you can coordinate with your HTC and other providers to get the resources you need. | | MP3 | | $10.00 | | $10.00 | |
| | | NHF12-216 | | Unexpected Highs: A New World in Street Drugs Speakers: Paula Lipton, LCSW; Lance Rice; Moderator: Colleen Joiner, LMSW This session focuses on education and information about illicit and “street” drugs that are commonly abused. We discuss the different names, types and components of “street” drugs and illicit drugs. Drug side effects and possible symptoms or warning signs of abuse are elaborated on. Learn about how common household items and normally prescribed drugs are being abused by both youth and adults today. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $12.00 | | $12.00 | |
| | | NHF12-222 | | Camp Nursing: Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, It’s Off to Camp We Go Speakers: Jennifer Meldau, MSRN, CPNP; Madeline Cantini, BSN, RN, CCRC; Jim Munn, RN, MS; Moderator: Ellen White, RN, MSN This session focuses on the role of the HTC nurse in the camp setting. After a brief discussion of the history and types of camps offered for those with bleeding disorders, the speakers focus on the following: health center guidelines developed for camps serving those with bleeding disorders; ways to address campers' other co-morbidities besides their bleeding diatheses; and the benefits to both the HTC nurse and the camper in this type of setting. We also discuss the importance of self-infusion teaching and ways to accomplish this at camp, the importance of teaching within the camp setting, how other health-related topics that support the care of children with bleeding disorders can be incorporated at camp, and ways to make the learning experience fun. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $12.00 | | $12.00 | |
