Adult Hemophilia Clinic
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Information and Referrals
Contact Elizabeth Jones at :
Administrative Office
Phone:
(706) 721-2505
1-800-736-CARE
Fax:
(706) 721-8302
Address:
BAA - 5407
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912-3125
Adult Hemophilia Clinic
Services
Hemophilia and Related Bleeding Disorders
1. A physician, nurse and social worker are available to
provide medical care, emotional support, and education about hemophilia and
related bleeding disorders to clients and family members.
2. The nurse and social worker can conduct educational sessions in
the
community regarding bleeding disorders and their complications.
3. An assortment of literature concerning hemophilia, related bleeding
disorders and HIV is available free of charge for clients and other
interested persons.
4. The Hemophilia Handbook is available free of charge to all clients living
in Georgia.
5. Referral for genetic counseling and information about carrier testing is
available.
Medical and Nursing Services
1. The Medical College of Georgia Adult Hemophilia Clinic provides
confidential HIV-antibody testing for clients, partners, or spouses and
family members.
2. Our nurse and social worker can provide updated information on HIV/AIDS
treatments and protocols and offer private education and counseling
sessions.
3. We can provide written guidelines for the treatment of hemophilia and
related bleeding disorders to local emergency rooms or private physicians.
4. Our nurse can provide inservice education on bleeding disorders for
emergency room staff, nursing personnel, and other medical professionals.
5. A Physician-to-Physician hotline is available 24 hours a day. An
emergency room or personal physician may call this hotline for assistance in
the medical management of problems related to hemophilia.
Educational/Career Services
Vocational counseling and referral are available to patients who wish to
explore career and educational options. Our social worker can refer patients
for testing.
Additional Information
Adult Hemophilia Clinic Team
Director: Kavita Natarajan MD
Nurse Coordinator: Marva Hall, RN, BSN
Social Worker: Chartara Gilchrist, BA
Clinic Hours
The Medical College of Georgia Adult Hemophilia Clinic maintains a flexible
clinic schedule and is available for consultation. Our office is open Monday
through Friday with a hematologist on call 24 hours a day.
If you would like further information about any of these services, please
call the Medical College of Georgia Adult Hemophilia Clinic at (706)
721-0870 and ask for our nurse, Renee Townsend, or our social worker,
Chartara Gilchrist. You may also send email to
marhall@mcg.edu.
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Department of
Medicine | Medical College of
Georgia
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July 16, 2007