Hemochromatosis United States

Bringing awareness to Hemochromatosis one city at a time.

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

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

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

Sue Rocco, founder & host of Women To Watch interviewed Christine O’Leary, clinical pharmacist and health communications specialist.

Visit https://t.co/F65E6RZ0fP to join Christine as she shares her story!

#hemochromatosis #ironoverload #toomuchiron

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

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

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

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.

[Haemochromatosis International @IronMattersInt]

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

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

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

[Haemochromatosis International @IronMattersInt]

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 @HaemAus @IrishHaemAssoc @IronOutCanada

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

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

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

@IrishHaemAssoc Thank you! One city at a time.

[Irish Haemochromatosis Association @IrishHaemAssoc]

Well done @ironoverloadUS - a wonderful achievement this year! Keep up the great work.

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

@MammaOBWGC Agreed. This is such a silent issue that needs to be talked about!

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

Did you know? One in 300 #Americans are affected by hereditary hemochromatosis?

#hemochromatosis #ironpaneltest #hemochromatosisawareness #toomuchiron #getinformed

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

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.

[Haemochromatosis International @IronMattersInt]

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 @CanadasLifeline @Giveblood_ie @nzblood #Giveblood

[Haemochromatosis International @IronMattersInt]

Thanks @TDGarden home to @celtics for shining red for #hemochromatosis common in people of #celticorigin @TheCelticsWire @AmeriCeltic @BDCCeltics @BostonIrishRptr #NBAFinals2022 #WHW2022 #irondisordersinstitute

[Hemochromatosis United States @ironoverloadUS]

#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.