Blood from #therapeuticdonors #hemochromatosis which meets the usual safety criteria for #blooddonations helps others in need of #bloodtransfusions. People with #hemochromatosis love knowing their blood saves lives lifebloodau Canadian Blood Services Giveblood NZ Blood Service #Giveblood

Thanks TD Garden home to Boston Celtics for shining red for #hemochromatosis common in people of #celticorigin The Celtics Wire AmeriCeltic Boston.com Celtics News BOSTON IRISH REPORTER #NBAFinals2022 #WHW2022 #irondisordersinstitute

#WorldHemochromatosisWeek occurs every year in the first week of June. Countries around the world aim to raise awareness of the silent killer, #hemochromatosis. This year we did our part, lighting up 4 cities. #Philly, #Pittsburgh, #Boston, & #Cleveland.

Did you know? One in 300 #Americans are affected by hereditary hemochromatosis? #hemochromatosis #ironpaneltest #hemochromatosisawareness #toomuchiron #getinformed

Who is at risk most for #Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is more common in Caucasians of #NorthernEuropean descent. Even though #women are just as likely to have #C282Y mutations, males are more likely to develop #ironoverload & the symptoms/complications of hemochromatosis.

Well done Hemochromatosis United States - a wonderful achievement this year! Keep up the great work.

Not everyone with #hemochromatosis has #symptoms. Symptoms include: -feeling tired/weak -pain in the #joints -loss of interest in sex/erectile dysfunction -pain in the #abdomen over the liver -darkening of skin color #hemochromatosisawareness #toomuchiron

Great to see cities in the USA & Canada among 150 sites across 10 countries participating in #WHW2022 How many more can we engage in #WHW2023 Haemochromatosis Aus Irish Haemochromatosis Association Canadian Hemochromatosis Society

Despite being one of America’s most common #geneticdisorders, hereditary hemochromatosis is relatively unknown and not routinely tested for. When detected early, #hemochromatosis is a very manageable condition. #Awareness #ironpaneltest #toomuchiron

July is Hemochromatosis Awareness month in the US. Spread the word to your US based families & friends.

What Is #Hemochromatosis Iron Screening? Hemochromatosis is detected by checking an iron panel, a simple and easy blood test your doctor can order if you ask. A #ironpaneltest can tell you if your iron levels are too high or too low, and if a person is likely to have #HH.

The most commonly used #treatment for #hemochromatosis is a medical blood draw, known as #phlebotomy or #venesection. This treatment is effective because phlebotomies remove red blood cells that contain iron. sustained organ damage. #toomuchiron #getinformed #gettested

Sue Rocco, founder & host of Women To Watch interviewed Christine O’Leary, clinical pharmacist and health communications specialist. Visit 6abc.com/women-to-watch… to join Christine as she shares her story! #hemochromatosis #ironoverload #toomuchiron

EXCITING NEWS!!! ➡️As of August 1, American Red Cross is now able to accept #hemochromatosis donors and will also be manufacturing units from such donations if the donor meets all other qualifications. Donating #blood helps everyone! 💉 #toomuchiron #giveblood #IRONOVERLOAD