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Innovative Hematology, home to the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (IHTC), announces the launch of its Gene Therapy Hub—Indiana’s only comprehensive center providing on-site gene therapy for hemophilia.
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Sara Ridenour from Innovative Hematology explained that preparing children for medical visits and using play can help desensitize them to medical tools.
As of January 1, 2026, MDwise will no longer participate in Indiana Medicaid programs
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Noblesville siblings raise awareness about blood disorder camp
Noblesville siblings Owen Bergman, 16, Andrew Bergman, 9, and Elizabeth Bergman, 7, all have Hemophilia B.
World Sickle Cell Day | WIBC
Kyle Law champions the message of hope and encourage as we head into World Sickle Cell Day on Thursday June 19.
Innovative Hematology leads the charge in sickle cell awareness and research
World Sickle Cell Day is Thursday, June 19 to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, which affects over 1,700 people in Indiana.
Indiana camp ensures blood disorder kids have fun
Innovative Hematology offers a summer camp for kids with blood disorders, ensuring they can enjoy the outdoors with proper medical support.
Fort Wayne drive requests minority blood donations
Sickle cell disease is commonly treated with blood transfusions, but it’s not enough to find a blood type match.
Kokomo family shares their journey surviving a pediatric stroke
May marks Stroke Awareness Month. To commemorate it, a Kokomo family shares their story of a pediatric stroke.
Young survivor’s story highlights importance of stroke awareness
Pediatric stroke is a significant health concern, ranking among the top 10 causes of death in children in the United States. Strokes occur when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked or bursts, leading to potential brain cell death if not treated promptly.
Innovative Hematology CEO, Medical Director awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Amy Shapiro, CEO and co-medical director of Innovative Hematology, home to the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (IHTC)—the state’s only federally designated hemophilia treatment center—has received a lifetime achievement award for her extensive accomplishments in classical hematology.
IN groups advocate for more research, diagnoses for rare illnesses
Support for families and loved ones of individuals with rare diseases is often limited simply because of their lack of familiarity. One such hereditary condition, known as Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia or HHT, affects more than 600 Hoosiers, according to the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center.
Bleeding Disorders: What You Need to Know
For most kids, playground bumps and bruises are no big deal. But for kids with a bleeding disorder like hemophilia or von Willebrand disease (VWD), these injuries—especially to the head—could be an emergency.