Month: March 2020

Care Walk 2020 Rescheduled to September 20

March 31, 2020 – Due to the ongoing situation concerning COVID-19, the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation will be rescheduling the 2020 Care Walk from May 3 to September 20. We regret the necessity of taking this step; however, we feel that given the fluidity and unpredictability of the current situation, it is in the best interests of […]

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FAQs on Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals with Thalassemia

March 25, 2020 – The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF) has developed a brochure entitled “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Thalassemia”, which contains helpful guidance for patients with thalassemia as they try to manage their healthcare needs amidst the ongoing pandemic. Download the brochure below. 

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A Message to the Thalassemia Community on the Blood Supply

March 19, 2020 Dear CAF Family, We know that the current coronavirus situation is creating difficult and challenging times for everyone and want to reassure the thalassemia community that CAF continues to do everything in its power to keep advocating for those with thalassemia. Recently, there have been significant concerns about the potential for blood […]

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TIF Releases Health and Nutrition Guide for COVID-19

March 18, 2020 – The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) has developed “A Useful Health and Nutrition Short Guide for the COVID-19 Pandemic”, which contains helpful health and nutrition tips that might possibly help to strengthen the body’s immune system during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. Download this guide at the link below. A Useful Health and Nutrition […]

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TIF Publishes Updated Guide on COVID-19 for Patients with Hemoglobin Disorders

March 18, 2020 – The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) has now released an expanded edition of its brochure on “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Haemoglobin Disorders-Version 2”, which contains useful information for patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. Download this publication at the link below. The COVID-19 Pandemic and Hemoglobin Disorders

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CDC Issues Guidance on COVID-19 for High-Risk Individuals

March 13, 2020 – CAF is aware that the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic is causing significant concern within the thalassemia community, and we are closely monitoring new developments in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued guidance for people who are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19, such […]

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TIF Publishes Guide on COVID-19 for Patients with Hemoglobin Disorders

March 13, 2020 – The Thalassaemia International Federation’s International Advisory Panel has developed a leaflet entitled “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Haemoglobin Disorders”, which contains helpful guidance for patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. This publication is linked below.  The COVID-19 Pandemic and Hemoglobin Disorders

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