The Official Newsletter of the Florida Hemophilia Association Highlights of the 32nd Annual SUMMER 2015 INSIDE Executively Speaking Page 2 NHF News Family Education S Y M P O S I U M Page 11, 12 Community Corner Page 6, 9, 10 FHA Resource Center Page 15 “SAVE THE DATE” Hispanic Heritage Miami September 26 Hispanic Heritage Orlando October 10 Guys Day Out Lago Mar Country Club November 8 Swing for the Kids Lago Mar Country Club November 16 Holiday Duo Markham Park December 13 W e are proud to announce that this year’s 32nd Annual Family Education Symposium was a complete success! Our community is very blessed to have such gifted speakers whom have educated us on how to be the best advocates of our disorder. Doctors, Social Workers, and others were happy to share their knowledge on bleeding disorders and how to maintain a healthy as well as a positive lifestyle with one. Spotlights from this year’s symposium sessions included, “8 techniques for getting Un-stuck” presented by Patrick Torrey, and “Know It All” by Dr. Joanna Davis and Dr. Robert F. Sidonio. We are fortunate to have such devoted community members, Lilliam Bervis and Bobby Monahan, who did an exceptional job as panelists in James Patrick Lynch’s session “Powering Through”. As usual, we had tracks for kids, teens, and young adults. The kids enjoyed some fun activities such as fishing, bowling, and swimming. They were also able to participate in their very own educational sessions that included interactive programs facilitated by Mike Rosenthal, followed by the “Get up and Move” that provided kids with a range of activities (Continue page 2) ExecutivelySpeaking MensajeEjecutivo It’s been an amazing past few months here at FHA so I thought that I’d take this opportunity to reflect on some of the programs and activities that have taken place. Starting the summer off with a “Parents Empowering Parents” PEP program in Spanish, followed by the Annual Family Education Symposium, with over 350 people from all over the state who enjoyed a wonderful weekend filled with educational tracks, networking, catching up with old friends and a whole lot of fun! Shortly after, we headed to Key Largo with a group of our teens and young adults for the “Teen and Young Adult Retreat, a “new leadership” program for ages 14 – 20 years of age. The group participated in a myriad of activities from “Leadership building skills" to snorkeling alongside dolphins! Ha sido un asombroso últimos meses aquí en FHA pensé que aprovecharía esta oportunidad para reflexionar sobre algunos de los programas y actividades que han tomado lugar. Comenzando el verano con un programa de "Padres empoderar Padres" PEP en español, seguido por el Simposio Anual de Educación Familiar, con más de 350 personas de todo el estado, que disfrutaron de un maravilloso fin de semana lleno de reuniones educativas, redes, ponerse al día con viejas amistades y un montón de diversión! Poco después, nos dirigimos a Key Largo con un grupo de nuestros adolescentes y jóvenes adulto para un programa nuevo de "Adolescentes y Jóvenes adulto retiro” un nuevo programa de liderazgo para las edades 14 a 20 años de edad. El grupo participó en un sinnúmero de actividades de "Construcción de liderazgo" hasta para snorkel junto a delfines! Then it was off to the NHF Annual Meeting in Dallas! We had several families representing Florida, thanks to NHF for providing them with scholarships to attend! The meeting provided informative and educational sessions that included tracks for chapters, consumers/new families, medical providers and for Spanish Speakers. One of the biggest Robyn highlights for us was having two of our very own community members receive prestigious awards! Jeanette Cesta was the recipient of the “NHF Volunteer of the year” award. Jeanette is what we call a devoted volunteer because of her willingness to help others! Not only does she volunteer at FHA by participating on numerous committees but she also volunteers her time at her church and many of the other chapters across the country. FHA Walk Chair Robyn Salk received the “Chapter Recognition Volunteer of the Year” award. Robyn has been a great asset to FHA and very instrumental in making our “Annual Walk in the Jungle” a huge success by raising extraordinary funds and much needed awareness for the bleeding disorder community! Congratulation to Robyn and Jeanette! We are looking forward to being one of the host chapters for next year’s NHF 68th Annual meeting and super excited that it will take place in Orlando and directly preceding will be the WFH World meeting! Luego, nos fuimos a la reunión anual de la NHF en Dallas! Tuvimos varias familias que representaron a la Florida, me gustaría dar las gracias a NHF para proporcionarles becas para asistir! Las reunión dio una sesione informativo y educativo, hasta unas sesione que incluía pistas de capítulos, los consumidores/nuevas familias, proveedores de servicios médicos y para los hablantes español. Uno de los puntos más grandes para nosotros fue dos de nuestros miembros de nuestra propia comunidad recibieron premios prestigiosos! Jeanette Cesta fue la receptora del premio "NHF voluntario del año". Jeanette es la que llamamos una voluntaria dedicado a su deseo de ayudar a los demás! No solo es una voluntarios en la FHA, participa en numerosas grupos pero ella también es voluntaria de su iglesia y muchas de los otras capítulos en todo el país. Silla de la caminata de FHA, Robyn Salk recibió el premio "Capítulo reconocimiento voluntario del año". Robyn ha sido un Jeanette provecho para FHA y una herramienta esencial en asegurándose que nuestra “Caminata Annual” es un éxito enorme levantando fondos extraordinarios y conocimiento a la comunidad! Felicidades Robyn y Jeanette! Estamos mirando adelante a ser uno de los capítulos de patrón para la reunión anual de la reunión NHF 68th del próximo año y extremadamente emocionada que se va hacer en Orlando y que precede la reunión mundial de Hemofilia la WFH! Be sure to read the newsletter in it’s entirety to find out more about chapter events and highlights. Asegúrese de leer el boletín en su totalidad para obtener más información sobre eventos del capítulo y las reseñas. See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto! Debbi Adamkin FHA Executive Director Debbi Adamkin Directora Ejecutiva de FHA Highlights of the 32nd Annual Family Education Symposium, continued... that are safe for them to engage in. The teens participated in their separate sessions that gave them a better understanding of not just themselves, but those around them in the workshop “The Teenage Brain” presented by Patrick Torrey. To end a great weekend the kids and teens spent the rest of their Saturday afternoon bowling and watching a movie. This year’s symposium was a great success and we cannot wait to see you all next year. We know that with each coming year our community will continue to grow and flourish in the care of our bleeding disorders. (Continue page 3) 2 SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE Highlights of the 32nd Annual Family Education Symposium, continued... Thank You for Supporting the 32nd Annual Family Education Symposium! Symposium Partners Diamond Biogen Gold Baxalta Bronze Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Pfizer Sponsors: CSL Behring Emergent Biosolutions Grifols Novo Nordisk Octapharma Exhibitors: Accredo Specialty Pharmacy BioRx CVS Caremark Specialty Pharmacy Kedrion Biopharma Option Care Other Sponsors: Palm Beach Visitors & Convention Bureau Program Speakers and Facilitators: Lilliam Bervis Jeanette Cesta Joanna A. Davis, MD Patricia Espinosa Angela Forsyth, PT, DPT Michael Gil J Martin Johnston, MD, FAAP Jeffrey Kallberg, PT Ed Kuebler, LCSW Patrick James Lynch Bobby Monahan Kate Nammacher, MPH Miriam Pimentel Michael Rosenthal Robert F. Sidonio, Jr, MD, MSc Ana Spielberg, RN Patrick Torrey Christopher E. Walsh, MD, PHD Ray White Sara Workman Alfred Zweig, RN Symposium Committee Chelsey Adamkin Debbi Adamkin Jeanette Cesta Julie Cesta Bobby Monahan Ed Moore Valerie Mooney Volunteers: Chelsey Adamkin Barb Amos Francisco Bervis Elise Boston Dan Capelo Sara Casey Julie Cesta Marge Cesta Jan Espinosa Donna Frisella Dr. Romeena Martinez Barbara Matias Ed Moore Kim Moore Valerie Mooney Alida Rivera Luis Romani Jon Salk Robyn Salk Steve Tejiram Charlette Thibault (Continue page 4) SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE 3 Highlights of the 32nd Annual Family Education Symposium, continued... 4 SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE Program Facilitator : Perry Parker Lago Mar Country Club 500 N.W. 12th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33325 Sunday, November 8, 2015 / 2:45pm – 5:30pm MINI-GOLF CLINIC, DINNER AND RAP SESSION Please wear appropriate golf attire: Collared Shirt, Shorts, and Sneakers. No Jeans, Cutoffs or Tank Tops RSVP by Monday, November 2nd Email: [email protected] Phone: 305.235.0717 This program is made possible by Join us for an afternoon of family fun, music, dancing and delicious food to kick off the holiday season! Sunday, December 13, 2015 11:30am – 3:00pm We’re having a BAKE-OFF! Bring your families’ favorite holiday dessert for a chance to win a special prize! Don’t miss out! RSVP by December 4th to [email protected] or (305) 235-0717 CSL Behring Ladies Luncheon O n August 23rd at Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant a total of thirty-five women arrived early in the morning ready to take some notes on stress management, where our speaker Jeanette Cesta did a phenomenal job in her presentation titled “What me worry? Managing stress with a Bleeding Disorder”. She provided the women of our community with encouragement and reassurance on their daily struggles that sometimes takes a toll on not only their body’s, but mental health as well. Jeanette hit some very important points such as being a Perfectionist, All or nothing thinking, and Universalizing. She promoted positive affirmation, to speak to oneself in a kindly manner and to repeat encouraging phrases like “breath in peace, breathe out love”. 6 SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE Submitted byIvan Romero "During the retreat I learned various things, not only about the bleeding disorder community but about myself as well. No matter what your situation or condition may be, there are no limitations. The world was created to be explored, and the human body was created to care for it and discover its beauty. Learning from the counselors about their experiences and involvement in the bleeding disorder community and how they've discovered the beauty of the world, helped many of us at the retreat open our eyes. Us as humans, we have our own world inside and out. We're each unique in our ways. The same we have to take care of the world, we have to take care of our own bodies. Our bleeding disorders make us even more unique from everyone else, therefore we need more care. It's never necessarily a bad thing, it makes us different, beautiful, unique, amazing... it makes us... us. P.S. Thank you Debbi and everyone who made this amazing weekend possible!" SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE 9 Kiara age 12 visit to Island I'm writing in regards to our thank the Florida Dolphin Care (IDC). I want to and IDC because Hemophilia Association (FHA) going and every year I look forward to mal the dolphins ani e orit fav my swimming with people like me with and of course meeting other nice to know I'm bleeding disorders. It’s always other kids like me. not alone and that there are that the people at really appreciate everything r; like the arts and Island dolphin care center offe Q lunch. They are crafts, touch tank and the BB thank you and I so nice I just wanted to say r. My sister can't wait to go back next yea a letter but she Sabrina is too young to write she also had so wanted to say thank you and year and she can't much fun. This was her first wait for next year. Jacob, age 10 "I liked that the dolphins ate water jello. I liked seeing the different fish within the bui lding. I liked surfing on the board while the dolphins were pushing me. It was really cool!" 10 SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE Emma, age 12 "Dolphin camp was really fun. I enjoyed working with other animals. It was something very amazing!" NHF • eNews 2015 New MASAC Documents Available August 5, 2015 I ssued the following new documents, which were adopted by NHF’s Board of Directors in June 2015: MASAC Document #232 was created in direct response to an NHFhosted von Willebrand disease (VWD) Summit. The purpose of the summit was to identify, through vigorous discussion, gaps in care for individuals with VWD. MASAC produced a document that both summarizes the discussion highlights and provides subsequent recommendations that seek to address the healthcare needs of an underserved US VWD population. MASAC Document #233 covers the safe and effective at-home use of bypassing agents in patients with hemophilia A or B and inhibitors. The recommendations within the document stress the importance of education and information relevant to factor administration, symptom identification and emergency response. MASAC Document #234 encompasses recommendations relevant to the testing, assessment and treatment of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection in people with bleeding disorders. The document also includes a recommendation concerning reimbursement for, and access to, newer and more effective HCV drugs. MASAC Document #235 includes the council’s most recent series of treatment recommendations, including information on currently available therapies. To request a hard copy of any current documents, please contact HANDI, NHF’s information resource center: [email protected] or 1(800)424-2634. Nuevos documentos del MASAC están ahora disponibles Agosto 5, 2015 E l Consejo Asesor Médico y Científico (MASAC) de la National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) emitió los siguientes nuevos documentos, los cuales la Junta de Directores de la NHF adoptó en junio de 2015: El documento n.º 232 del MASAC se creó como respuesta directa a la Cumbre sobre la enfermedad de von Willebrand (VWD) patrocinada por la NHF. El objetivo de dicha cumbre fue identificar, a través de un enérgico debate, las deficiencias en la atención de las personas con VWD. El MASAC elaboró un documento que resume los puntos esenciales del debate y brinda recomendaciones posteriores que buscan abordar las necesidades sanitarias de una población de pacientes con VWD en los EE. UU. no atendida debidamente. El documento n.º 233 del MASAC cubre el uso seguro y eficaz en el hogar de los fármacos que eluden a los inhibidores en pacientes que padecen de hemofilia A o B y presentan inhibidores. Las recomendaciones en este documento enfatizan la importancia de la concientización y la información en lo que se refiere a la administración del factor, la identificación de los síntomas y la respuesta en casos de emergencia. El documento n.º 234 del MASAC incluye recomendaciones relacionadas con los análisis, la evaluación y el tratamiento de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C (VHC) en personas con trastornos hemorrágicos. El documento también incluye una recomendación sobre el rembolso por los fármacos contra el VHC y el acceso a fármacos nuevos y más eficaces. El documento n.º 235 del MASAC incluye la serie de recomendaciones sobre tratamiento más reciente del consejo, entre ella información sobre los tratamientos actualmente disponibles. Para solicitar una copia impresa de cualquier documento vigente, comuníquese con HANDI, el centro de recursos informativos de la NHF: [email protected] o al 1(800)424-2634. SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE 11 NHF • eNews 2015 FDA Approves New Therapies for HCV, Genotype 3 and 4 August 5, 2015 O n July 24, 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two new orally administered drugs for use in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Daklinza™ (daclatasvir) is now approved for use in patients with genotype 3, in combination with sofosbuvir (Sovaldi®, Gilead). AbbVie Inc.’s Technivie™ was approved for use in patients with genotype 4, without scarring and poor liver function (cirrhosis), in combination with ribavirin. The Daklinza™ approval was based in part on a safety and efficacy trial in which the drug was administered in combination with sofosbuvir to 152 treatment-naive and treatment-experienced participants with chronic HCV genotype 3 infection. Trial participants received Daklinza™ 60 milligrams (mg) with sofosbuvir 400 mg once daily for 12 weeks. They were then monitored for 24 weeks post treatment. Results showed that 98% of the treatment-naive participants with no cirrhosis of the liver and 58% of the treatment-naive participants with cirrhosis achieved sustained virologic response (SVR), meaning they no longer had detectable virus in their blood. Of the participants who were treatment-experienced, 92% with no cirrhosis of the liver and 69% with cirrhosis achieved SVR. “Today’s approval provides a new option for patients with genotype 3 HCV, including those patients who cannot tolerate ribavirin,” said Edward Cox, MD, director of the Office of Antimicrobial Products in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Technivie™, a combination of the drugs ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir, was approved based on the findings of a safety/efficacy study that included 135 people with chronic HCV genotype 4 infections. These patients were not affected by cirrhosis. 91 of the trial participants received Technivie with ribavirin once-a-day for 12 weeks; 44 participants received Technivie™ once daily without ribavirin for 12 weeks. Results showed that 100% of the participants who received Technivie™ with ribavirin achieved SVR. Those who received Technivie™ without ribavirin, achieved an SVR of 91%. “Today’s approval provides the first treatment option for patients with genotype 4 HCV infections without requiring use of interferon,” said Cox. Source: FDA news releases, July 24, 2015 La FDA aprueba nuevos tratamientos contra el VHC, genotipos 3 y 4 5 de agosto de 2015 E l 24 de julio de 2015, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los EE. UU. (FDA) aprobó dos fármacos nuevos de administración oral para el uso en pacientes infectados por el virus de la hepatitis C (VHC). Daklinza™ (daclatasvir), de Bristol-Myers Squibb, está ahora aprobado para su uso en pacientes con el genotipo 3, en combinación con sofosbuvir (Sovaldi®, Gilead). Technivie™, de AbbVie Inc., se aprobó para el uso en pacientes con el genotipo 4, sin fibrosis ni funcionamiento hepático deficiente (cirrosis), en combinación con ribavirina. La aprobación de Daklinza™ se basó en parte en un ensayo sobre seguridad y eficacia en el cual el fármaco se administró en combinación con sofosbuvir a 152 participantes (algunos sin tratamiento previo y otros con tratamiento previo) con infección crónica por el genotipo 3 del VHC. Los participantes en el ensayo recibieron 60 miligramos (mg) de Daklinza™ y 400 mg de sofosbuvir una vez al día durante 12 semanas. Luego se les dio seguimiento durante 24 semanas después del tratamiento. Los resultados mostraron que el 98% de los participantes que no habían recibido tratamiento previo y que no tenían cirrosis y el 58% de los participantes que no habían recibido tratamiento previo y que tenían cirrosis alcanzaron una respuesta virológica sostenida (RVS), es decir, ya no tenían el virus detectable en la sangre. De los participantes que habían recibido tratamiento previo, el 92% de los que no tenían cirrosis hepática y el 69% de los que tenían cirrosis alcanzaron la RVS. 12 SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE “La aprobación concedida hoy brinda una nueva opción para los pacientes con el genotipo 3 del VHC, incluidos aquellos pacientes que no pueden tolerar la ribavirina”, expresó el Dr. Edward Cox, director del Departamento de Productos Antimicrobianos del Centro para la Evaluación e Investigación de Fármacos de la FDA. Technivie™, una combinación de los fármacos ombitasvir, paritaprevir y ritonavir, se aprobó con base en los resultados de un estudio de seguridad y eficacia que incluyó 135 personas con infección por el genotipo 4 del VHC. Estos pacientes no padecían de cirrosis. De los participantes en el ensayo, 91 recibieron Technivie™ con ribavirina una vez al día durante 12 semanas; 44 participantes recibieron Technivie™ una vez al día, sin ribavirina, durante 12 semanas. Los resultados mostraron que el 100% de los participantes que recibieron Technivie™ con ribavirina alcanzaron la RVS. De aquellos que recibieron Technivie™ sin ribavirina, el 91% alcanzaron una RVS. “La aprobación concedida hoy proporciona la primera opción de tratamiento para los pacientes infectados por el genotipo 4 del VHC sin que sea necesario usar interferón”, dijo Cox. Fuente: Comunicado de prensa de la FDA, 24 de julio de 2015 FHA ResourceCenter MISSION STATEMENT CONTACT NUMBERS The Florida Hemophilia Association, Inc (FHA) is a Not-for-Profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the bleeding disorders community by creating programs and services that provide education, emotional support and advocacy. We are contributing toward research to ultimately find a cure. HEMOPHILIA CLINICS All Children’s Outpatient Care Clinic Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center 601 5th Street South, Third Floor St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: (727) 767-4931 www.allkids.org Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children 92 West Miller St., MP 318 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: (321) 841-8588 www.orlandohealth.com Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center 1150 N. 35th Ave. Suite 520 Hollywood, FL 33021 Phone: (954) 986-2234 Lee Memorial Hospital Department of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 9981 So. Healthpark Dr. Suite 156 Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Phone: (239) 332-1111 Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 807 Children’s Way Jacksonville, FL 32207 Phone: (904) 697-3789 (904) 697-3600 www.nemours.com University of Florida Department of Medicine Adult Hemophilia P.O. Box 100277 Gainesville, FL 32610 Phone: (352) 265-0725 University of Florida Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology P.O. Box 100296 Gainesville, FL 32610 Phone: (352) 273-9120 www.peds.ufl.edu/ divisions/hemonc/ Nemours Children’s Clinic, Orlando Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando, FL 32827 Phone: (904) 697-3789, (904) 697-3600 Sacred Heart Pediatric Hemophilia Program, Pensacola Phone: (850) 416-7712 St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hematology Oncology Out-patient Clinic 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 Phone: (813) 554-8294 or (813) 321-6820 The University of Miami Hemophilia Treatment Center Pediatric Clinic Location Alex’s Place at Sylvester 1475 NW 12th Avenue Suite C103 Miami, FL 33136 Phone: (305) 689-7210 Adult Clinic Location ACCW-3A 1611 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 Phone: (305) 243-6925 www.htcextras.org USF Adult Hemophilia Center Department of Internal Medicine 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 19 Tampa, FL 33612 Phone: (813) 974-1325 Do the 5 1 Get an annual comprehensive check-up at a hemophilia treatment center. 2 Get vaccinated – Hepatitis A and B are preventable. 3 Treat bleeds early and adequately. 4 Exercise to protect your joints. 5 Get tested regularly for blood-borne infections Florida Hemophilia Association Office (888) 880-8330 President Jon Salk Executive Director Debbi Adamkin (305) 235-0717 [email protected] National Hemophilia Foundation (800) 424-2634 Hemophilia Federation of America (800) 230-9797 LA Kelley Communications, Inc. Free resource material on Hemophilia (978) 352-7657 ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION LIFE LINE is the official Newsletter of the Florida Hemophilia Association. It is produced quarterly and distributed free of charge to requesting members of the bleeding disorder community. Florida Hemophilia Association Headquarters 915 Middle River Drive, Suite 421 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 Toll Free: (888) 880-8330 www.floridahemophilia.org Newsletter Committee: Debbi Adamkin, Maria Rubin Translation: Roxana Ambrosini, Lilliam Bervis, Roxanna Delgado Design and Production: Group M, Advertising & Design 305-235-2538 SUMMER 2015 • LIFELINE 15 Florida Hemophilia Association (Formerly known as Florida Chapter, NHF) 915 Middle River Drive, Suite 421 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 FORMAT: 4 Person Scramble Shotgun Start: 12:15 p.m. Awards Dinner 5:00 p.m. FOURSOME: $800 Includes: Golf, Range Balls, Golf Shirt, Lunch and Dinner SPONSORSHIP Opportunities are Available! For more information, call: 305-235-0717 E-mail: [email protected] www.floridahemophilia.org TITLE SPONSOR Baxalta MAJOR SPONSORS Bayer, CSL Behring, Pfizer
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