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2024

News & Updates for the Blood Clot Community

July 2024 | Issue 2

UPCOMING EVENTS

August PEP Talk: The Role of PCPs in Blood Clot Diagnosis, Treatment and Care

Primary care physicians (PCPs) and specialists such as hematologists both play important roles in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of blood clots, but their roles differ in scope and specificity. Our next PEP Talk on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. ET will focus on the role of PCPs in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of blood clot patients.

View the Full Event Calendar

SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT

NYC Marathon runner Patrick Mingey of Boston, MA

“My mother and my best friend have both experienced near-fatal blood clots. My best friend and I are honored to be running the NYC Marathon together on Team Stop the Clot. It’s a terrifying condition and I am honored to raise awareness.”

Introducing the NBCA

Advocacy Institute

To put an end to the 100,000 deaths each year to blood clots, we’re accelerating our advocacy efforts by launching the NBCA Advocacy Institute.

Learn more

FACES OF

BLOOD CLOTS

Betsy

“I told the ER doctor I was concerned because of the contraceptive ring, and he told me that he’d never heard of that causing PEs.” – Betsy, Champaign, IL

FEATURED RESOURCES

Watch our July PEP Talk on Compression

In case you missed it, here is the recording of our most recent PEP Talk on compression with Dr. Suman Wasan of UNC Chapel Hill.

Watch

Plan a Blood Clot Awareness Event This Summer!

Awareness of the signs and symptoms of blood clots is unacceptably low among the general public. If you’d like to help change this but don’t know where to start, we have ideas!

Plan an Event

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

NEW ITEM: Stop the Clot Beach Towel!

With summer in full swing, it’s time to spread blood clot awareness when you spread out your towel at the beach or pool! We just added this thick, high-quality towel to our online store.

Order Today

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Tell Us About Yourself!

Please take a moment to answer this quick survey question so we can better serve our community.

How long ago did you discover NBCA?

Within the past three months

Within the past six months

Within the past year

More than one year ago

More than five years ago

HEALTH TIPS

Forgot Your Blood Thinner While Traveling? Here’s What to Do!

First, contact your usual pharmacy and let them know your situation. They may be able to advance you a refill to your current location, or even transfer your prescription to a new pharmacy.

Or, you can call your doctor’s office. They may be able to send you a new prescription to a local pharmacy.

Also, be sure to stay hydrated and active to help reduce your blood clot risk. Wearing compression can also help improve circulation and blood flow.

Travel Tips

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News & Updates for the Blood Clot Community

June 2024 | Issue 1

Hello Stop The Clot,

Welcome to the first issue of our newly revamped newsletter! Each month, we aim to update you on resources, events, news, advocacy, and much more. As we step into June, we’re spotlighting Men’s Health Month with a special PEP Talk and sharing tips on how to prevent blood clots during summer travel.

UPCOMING EVENTS

VTE & He: Unpacking the Male Blood Clot Experience

Did you know that the overall risk of blood clots is slightly higher in men than in women? Many athletes, such as 2x Super Bowl winner Trey Smith, have had bloods clots. Join our June PEP Talk on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. ET to learn more and protect yourself and your family.

View the Full Event Calendar

SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT

Gretchen Piller

“Five years ago, my dearest friend survived a PE, but many others are not as fortunate. I donate to NBCA because I believe in patient advocacy, the strength of community, and the importance of making the STOP CLOT acronym part of our everyday language.”

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Survey

If you’ve dealt with heavy menstrual bleeding while taking a blood thinner, please help educate the health care community about your experience.

Take the Survey

FACES OF

BLOOD CLOTS

Remembering Taylor

“I’ve done a lot of research and I found that blood clots are often misdiagnosed as pneumonia.” – Taylor’s father

FEATURED RESOURCES

Taking a Breath Podcast

Listen to episode 10 featuring oncologist and blood clot and cancer survivor, Dr. Mark Lewis in “A Conversation on Resilience and Kindness.”

Listen Here

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Who wants a Stop the Clot® tote bag?

Donate at least $25 in June and receive a Stop the Clot tote bag! Use #GlobeTrotDontClot on social media to show us where the bag travels with you this summer and help spread awareness about blood clots.

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