NEHA is thrilled to open registration our inaugural New Families Retreat taking place at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, MA from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22, 2019. This is a new event in 2019, and we are very excited to offer this type of retreat to new families in our community.   The event is open to families with children ages 12 and under and who have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. The objective of the program is…

After having incredible success last year, we have partnered with another New England farm to host a corn maze this Fall! This year, we partnered with Sherman Farm in East Conway, New Hampshire on a campaign to raise awareness about bleeding disorders! This 10-acre experience will educate the public about bleeding disorders with facts displayed throughout the maze. Please join us and the Hemophilia Alliance of Maine (HAM) on Saturday, September 21st at 10 AM for a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of…

Each year, NEHA is proud to offer programming specific to our Hispanic community. In 2018, nearly 60 individuals attended our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Event! The conference is filled with educational opportunities for community members to learn and connect with others.  All educational sessions are presented in Spanish only.   Our Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Event takes place on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  The entire event is in Spanish with multiple presentations and exhibits focused on our Spanish-speaking community. The…

Educational Programing FallFest is a two-day event that provides educational programming for adults, teenagers (13-18 years old), youth (6–12 years old), and children (newborns–5 years old). Highlights include: The keynote speaker is Heather Abbott, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. She will speak about overcoming adversity. Additional educational sessions will speak to the needs identified by the community and feature programming from New England HTC physicians, nurses, and social workers as well as wellness workshops and breakout sessions that…

A Retreat for the vWD Community We are thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual von Willebrand's Retreat. This event is focused solely on families living von Willebrand's Disease (VWD). Developed with community feedback, this retreat led by professional facilitators and Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) partners. The retreat is intended to provide community members living with vWD a chance to learn, network, and ask questions in a more focused setting. Siblings are welcome to attend. A formal agenda will be sent…

Our Holiday Party is an annual tradition here at NEHA! Here, families have an opportunity to spend a lot of time with friends new and old. Not to mention a special visit from the North Pole! The 2019 Holiday Party will be held in at the Barn at Bradstreet Farm in Rowley, MA on Sunday, December 1st. Additional details will become available in the coming months. Registration Opens in October.