BCRN

Sara Wyen is a writer sharing about recovery from #DVT and #PE #bloodclots. Living with #APS. There is hope for healing and you are not alone. #AwarenessMatters

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

15 years ago, I never imagined my journey would lead me here. I’m honored to be an inaugural member of the @alexrowanfound Patient & Community Advisory Group, elevating the patient voice and advancing blood clot awareness. Read “Voices to Practice”: https://t.co/IJb4vkJ5Et

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Words matter. Blood clots linked to combined hormonal birth control are often called rare. Across a population, that can be accurate. But when it's your daughter, wife, sister or mother, that word lands differently. Megan von Hopffgarten, PCAG founding member (1/3)

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

From stress and exposure to colds and the flu to an increased risk of blood clots, holiday travel can take a toll on your health. Stay safe and well this holiday season with these tips:
https://t.co/J8Yg1W67Fb ✈️ More travel tips on my blog:
https://t.co/08NXBL7l1K

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

Remembering Alex, especially today. @alexrowanfound 💜

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Thirteen years ago today, we lost Alexandra Rowan. Alex was just 23.

She was independent and determined, a happy young woman with big dreams and ambitions. On October 30, 2013, it all stopped in an instant. She collapsed as she was leaving work and died hours later from a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in the lungs, linked to hormonal birth control. She had no warning signs.

Pulmonary embolism can strike without warning. That’s why Alexandra inspires our work every day: so women have the information they need to make informed choices and recognize the signs of a blood clot. Because even one life lost is one life too many.

This year, we also hold close Alex’s mom, Roz, who passed away earlier this year.

Today, we hope you’ll remember Alex with us. 💜

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

Noteworthy News: @ASH_hematology has adjusted the standards for diagnosing iron deficiency in order to address the underdiagnosis of the condition. Read more and talk to your doctor if you’re concerned or experiencing symptoms of iron deficiency: https://t.co/5AYT6MwdjD

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

A new season begins. Wishing our community moments of color, calm, and renewal in the weeks ahead.

Happy first day of fall. 🍂

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Considering hormone therapy for menopause symptoms? Learn how different types may affect blood clot risk and what to discuss with your healthcare provider.

https://t.co/39vixyw8pp

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

Know the signs of blood clots. Here’s what I felt: https://t.co/a0EOPSITo1

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Knowing the signs and symptoms of a blood clot can help you recognize when something isn’t right and seek care quickly. Help shine a light on blood clot awareness by sharing this information with others.

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Pregnancy and the weeks after your baby is born can increase your risk for a dangerous blood clot. Learn about important risk factors, ways to reduce your risk, and symptoms that should never be ignored.

Explore our pregnancy and clotting resources, including a discussion guide to review before talking with your healthcare provider: https://t.co/M9qTj3S3O6

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Exercising outdoors during the summer is a great way to stay fit, but it's important to remember the potential risks when the temperatures heat up. Stay hydrated and listen to your body.

Check out some top tips shared by Women's Health about how to stay healthy while exercising outdoors during the summer months: https://t.co/VGWCOKOXPq

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

@alexrowanfound Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Wishing everyone a safe and restful Fourth of July weekend.

However you’re spending it — traveling, gathering, resting, or remembering someone you love — we hope the days ahead bring moments of peace, connection, and care.

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

June is #APSAwarenessMonth.
APS is the autoimmune clotting disorder that caused my DVT and life-threatening PE. Like many people, I did not know I had it until after my blood clots. Grateful to @alexrowanfound for raising awareness and giving me the opportunity to share my story.

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

June is APS Awareness Month.

APS is an autoimmune condition that can increase the risk for dangerous blood clots and affect women’s health decisions across birth control, pregnancy, and menopause.

In this Rowan Foundation feature, Tina Pohlman, @APSFA, and Sara Wyen, @ClotRecoveryNet, share insights from their lived experiences and advocacy efforts.

Read more: https://t.co/G1pjgwxgxH

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

@alexrowanfound @APSFA Thank you for increasing awareness about APS and for the opportunity to share my experiences with this condition with others. 💜

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

Get safe travel tips to help reduce your risk for blood clots just in time for Memorial Day weekend. ❤️🤍💙 Thanks to the @alexrowanfound for sharing. Have a happy and healthy holiday!

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Whether you’re driving to the beach, flying to visit family, or heading out for a long Memorial Day weekend getaway, remember: Travel that limits your mobility can increase your risk for blood clots.

Take breaks to stretch, stay hydrated, and move your legs regularly along the way.

Learn more about blood clots and travel from the American Society of Hematology: https://t.co/2e6nRP6Es7

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

I’m honored to be an inaugural member of the Alex Rowan Foundation Patient and Community Advisory Group (PCAG). Thank you to the @alexrowanfound for this opportunity to support such meaningful work while advocating for those impacted by blood clots every day.

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

The May issue of Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly is here.

Published during National Women’s Health Week, this issue highlights informed women’s health conversations, patient voice, and the importance of recognizing blood clot risk across key health decisions.

Read the May issue: https://t.co/CLS3LxpuF3

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

Congrats to the winners of the 2026 @alexrowanfound scholarship recipients! What an incredible honor. 💜

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

The Rowan Foundation is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients during National Women’s Health Week.

Selected from 248 applicants nationwide, four undergraduate women were recognized for excellence in creative writing, including a first-of-its-kind national scholarship honoring resilience following a blood clot or clotting disorder diagnosis.

Created in memory of Alexandra Rowan, the program honors her love of writing while supporting young women as they develop their voices and share meaningful stories.

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/3ukWdyUBKX
Learn more: https://t.co/DGmC6R4QDs

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Pregnancy and the postpartum period naturally increase the risk for blood clots. For some women, inherited clotting disorders, also known as thrombophilia, may further compound that risk.

Many women may be unaware of a genetic predisposition for clotting, particularly if they have never personally experienced a blood clot. Family history, prior clotting events, pregnancy complications, and other health factors may all be important to discuss with a healthcare provider.

As part of National Women’s Health Month, and during National Women's Health Week, the Rowan Foundation is continuing to share educational resources focused on pregnancy, postpartum recovery, thrombophilia, and informed women’s health conversations.

Understanding thrombophilia:
https://t.co/ppyI5jYsAT

Learn more:
https://t.co/M9qTj3S3O6

[BCRN @ClotRecoveryNet]

✈️ Take care of your health while you’re on the go. Check out this helpful guide from @Verywell Health on simple in-flight habits to stay well, like staying hydrated, moving regularly, and reducing your risk of blood clots during long flights :
https://t.co/6rtSgTakUn

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Blood clot symptoms can vary, and some people may experience few symptoms or none at all. The signs listed here are among the more common symptoms that may occur depending on where a clot is located.

Knowing possible warning signs may help people seek timely medical attention.

Swipe through to learn more.

Visit https://t.co/fo3wcdmvK0 for educational resources.

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

National Women’s Health Month is here, and all May long the Rowan Foundation is spotlighting women’s health and clotting risk across a lifetime.

From contraception and family planning, to pregnancy and postpartum, to menopause and midlife health, informed choices matter at every stage.

We’re sharing new resources, stories, and women-centered health education throughout the month, with continued focus on awareness of blood clot risks that can affect women at key points across life.

Strong women deserve clear information, thoughtful care, and the power to make informed decisions.

Follow along all month.