Inver Grove Heights, MN, March 2, 2010 – On April 13, 2010 the Minnesota Chapter of the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombosis will host its monthly education forum about the Genetics of Blood Clots. The meeting is 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Amherst Wilder Foundation – 451 Lexington Avenue, St. Paul, MN.
The presenter, Matt Bower, is a Certified Genetic Counselor at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. Attendees will learn about how to interpret their genetic testing results, how to assess their families risk for clotting and how to talk to their family about clotting risk. Questions and group discussion to follow the presentation.
NBCA provides patient education and professional training on the signs, symptoms and prevention of blood clots and clotting disorders.
The mission of the National Blood Clot Allianceis to prevent, diagnose and treat thrombosis and thrombophilia through research, education, support and advocacy. For additional information about clotting disorders or the activities of the NBCA-MN Chapter, contact Chris Pulkrabek by e-mail cpulkrabek@stoptheclot.org or by telephone at 651-324-3169.
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