CBDC Announces New Support GroupIn addition to the new look for CBDC, we also rolled out the new “Fuchsia” group to provide support, empowerment, advocacy, and a sense of community to girls and women with bleeding and clotting disorders. Fuchsia replaces the Lotus Group for Women.(More on Fuchsia’s offerings this summer, Page 2)

CBDC NEWS

CBDC Effingham Opens

On June 7th CBDC opened up its newest Outreach Clinic at the Effingham Medical Complex in Effingham, IL. This is the fifth such CBDC clinic serving Illinoisans with Bleeding Disorders outside of Peoria and Springfield.

To schedule an appointment or make a referral please call (217)585-6950.

CBDC Scholarship Winners Named CBDC is happy to announce our three win-ners of our annual scholarship through the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.

Congratulations to Hunter M., Andrew D., and Alexander C. on being our 2013 CBDC Scholarship recipients. Each recipient was granted $1,500 towards their higher edu-cation for the upcoming 2013 school year.

The CBDC Scholarship Fund is made available from donations throughout the years given to the Community Foundation of Central Illinois. It was set up to help individuals looking to attain higher learning and offset expenses to do so.

This is the second year that CBDC made the scholarship available to anyone locat-ed in the United States with a congenital bleeding disorder and the first year that the application could be completed entirely online. Good luck to our winners in their future en-deavors and congratulations from the staff at CBDC!

July 4 - CBDC Holiday Office Closed

July 12-14 - Gateway Hemophilia Associa-tion Family Education Weekend in Chester-field, Missouri

July 24 - Yoga Class

July 27 - @ Fired Up

July 28 - Fiesta en el Rio

August 3 - CBDC Exhibits @ Peoria Friendship House

Upcoming CBDC Events

THE DR PLET

Fire Up Your Summer with Fuchsia

Calling all girls and women with bleeding disorders, join us at Fired Up in Peoria Heights, IL. As our guest, you will be able to pick out a piece of pottery ($15 or less, please) and enjoy painting it while we meet and share experiences.

Saturday, July 27th @ 10:00am

Space is limited and reservations are required so please contact Stacey at (309)688-1345 or sbeuster@compbleed.com to secure our spot.

Fuchsia Yoga Class Fuchsia and CBDC are excited to announce a partnership with Senara Health and Healing Center to offer FREE gentle yoga classes for our patients with bleeding disorders.

The next Yoga session is July 22nd @ 1:30p and is open to all CBDC patients. Each attendee is wel-come to invite one (1) guest.

Reservations are required and space is limited, so call CBDC’s Community Health Program Manager, Stacey Beuster, at (309)688-1345 to secure your spot. Senara is located at 2208 W. Willow Knolls Rd, Peoria, IL .

CBDC Summertime Safety Tips

1.) Enjoy the Sun - Don’t Get Burned: Dermatologists suggest SPF 15 or greater sunblock.

2.) Bug Off: Mosquitos, bees, and ticks are especially active in summer. Wearing light colors and insect repelent with DEET can help keep the pests away.

3.) Take a Dip: Swimming is easy on the joints of folks with bleeding disorders, but take care to obey any posted pool rules, avoid swimming alone, and make sure to wait at least 30 minutes before jumping in the pool after a meal.

4.) Stay Hydrated: The summer heat is a major cause of dehydration - make sure to get plenty of water before, during, and after outdoor activities.

5.) Know Your Limits: Pay attention to what your body is telling you, if you need to cool down - find some air conditioning and relax.

DINA WITTER APN, RN, BSN

Nurse CoordinatorEducation: B.S. in Nursing from Bradley University,

Masters from the Univ. of Ilinois at ChicagoMedical Specialty: Women’s Health, Labor and-

Delivery Family: Lived in Germany with son, Nathan

Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family; considers herself a music, movie and food lover Favorite Quote: “Strange evolution, that people

STACEY BEUSTERCommunity Health Program Manager

RYAN HINNENMarketing

Education: B.S. in Communication from Bradley

Expected Policy Changes in 2013

As 2013 rolls along, state govern-ments are now faced with the decision of how they will imple-ment the Affordable Care Act and if they will set up a health insurance exchange or expand their Medicaid program.

New Faces at CBDC

have come to believe that we are its greatest achievement, when really we’re just a collection of cells overrating themselves.”

- Dave Matthews

Education: B.S. in Health Studies with an emphasis on Community Health Education and Promotion from East-ern Illinois UniversityMedical Specialty: Previously worked in the pharmaceutical industryFamily: Husband of 11 years - Jim, 2 children - Lauren and LincolnInterests/Hobbies: Enjoys exercising, spending time with friends and family, and iced mochas

Other: Was diagnosed with ITP when she was 11 years old.

Favorite Quote: “One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others.”

-Lewis Carrol

University, Marketing MinorMedical Specialty: Healthcare Marketing with

8 years experience serving over 75 hospitals and health systems

Family: Wife of 9 years - Katie, 3 children - Charli, Rush, & Paget, 2 dogs - Auggie & Lunch

Interests/Hobbies: Head Coach of Bradley University Cheerleading

Favorite Quote: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln

Is there an activity you would like to do with Fuchsia? Let us know!

fuchsia@compbleed.comfacebook.com/fuchsiasupportgroup

@FuchsiaSupport

States have had few options in health insurance exchange imple-mentation: a State-Based Ex-change, a Federal-State Partnership Exchange, or Federally Facilitated Exchange.

Since there is less than a year left before ex-changes must be operational, states that have not already begun implementation and plan on having an exchange will most likely have a partnership exchange or a federal ex-change.

Hispanic Bleeding Disorder Awareness The Comprehensive Bleeding Disorders Center hosted an education and aware-ness workshop for Hispanic families at our Peoria, Illinois location at 4727 N. Sheridan Rd. on Satur-day, April 20th. The workshop focused on local and state resources for Hispanic families. Dr. Os-valdo Wesly and Dr. Patricia Kinessa headlined the workshop as presenters. The event also featured activities for children while the adults attended the workshop.

Fiesta en el Rio

CBDC will once again be exhibiting in Downtown Peoria on July 28th for Fiesta en el Rio. Please contact our Hispanic Liaison, Maria Diaz, for more information about this event, (309)688-1345.

Comprehensive Bleeding Disorders Center is pleased to introduce our new logo and “Droplet” newsletter

which is part of a much larger brand repositioning scheduled to include new signage at our Peoria office and a revamped www.compbleed.com

in Summer 2013. Please keep an eye out for our updates.

Say hello to the new look of CBDC!