Advancing the Prevention, Early Diagnosis, and
Treatment of Life-Threatening Blood Clots.

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A Time of Thanks

As the end of the year approaches, many of us take time to reflect on the months that have passed, and gratitude is something in particular that many of us ponder. Through our reflections on gratitude, we are reminded that there are always positive and powerful things to be thankful for in our lives, despite any challenges that we may face. As you spend time with friends and family in the coming weeks and months, take a moment to reflect on the positive things that impact your own life.

Here at NBCA, we are thankful for each of you, and your continuous efforts to support our mission. Whether you follow us on Facebook, tweet with us on Twitter, read our monthly e-Newsletters, chat with us on Inspire, attend local events, or fundraise with us, we appreciate your dedication to the mission that we all share.

We are profoundly thankful for you, because you make our work both possible and meaningful.

It's not too late to check out the CDC webinar about diagnosing PE in the emergency department setting, presented by NBCA MASAB member Dr. Jeffrey Kline. Access the webinar here.

NBCA is pleased to introduce a suite of new educational materials that we developed in collaboration with IPRO to help patients understand how bleeding and clotting risks are managed when undergoing surgery.

Visit NBCA's new resource, developed by NBCA in collaboration with members of its prestigious Medical & Scientific Advisory Board, focused on interventional treatment options for deep vein thrombosis.

Want a great way to help NBCA this holiday season? Simply share your story as part of our fundraising challenge, sponsored by the Newman’s Own Foundation, and you can help make a difference. Click here for info.

Community Connections

Upcoming Events

Joe’s Jam – An Unplugged Tribute
Sunday, November 26, 2017 – Mentor, OH
Join us for a night of live music and a pasta dinner to celebrate the life of Joe Balazic, in Mentor, Ohio.

Newman’s Own Holiday Challenge
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 – January 3, 2018 – Virtual
Share your story, raise awareness, and make a difference this holiday season by joining our virtual fundraising team.

Let’s Smile for the Holidays!
Ongoing throughout the holiday season – Virtual
Shop AmazonSmile this holiday season! You’ll find the exact same low prices, great selection, and convenient shopping experience as found on Amazon.com, but with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to NBCA.

Share Information & Find Peer Support

If you or someone you know has experienced a blood clot, join our online discussion community of more than 2,000 members to connect with other people who understand.

There's no cost to join and it takes less than five minutes to sign up. Join here today.

Hear what our members are saying about NBCA's online peer-to-peer support community:

Volunteer of the Month
Ben and Kara King planned the first Austin 5k Fun Run/1 Mile Walk after Kara suffered a nearly fatal PE when she was 35 years old. Now, this event is NBCA’s longest recurring event. Read more about the Kings and what they do for NBCA here.

SAVE IT & SHARE IT
Helpful Tools

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Affordable Care Act Enrollment: Nov 1 - Dec 15

Online CEUs for Healthcare Professionals

ICYMI:
News That's Fit To Link

NOACs Not Linked To Excess Bleeding in Real World

FDA Permits Lower-Dose Rivaroxaban in Treatment of VTE

Pregnancy-Linked VTE Risk Varies by Type of Thrombophilia

Anticoagulation with Warfarin May Be Associated with a Lower Overall Cancer Risk

Your continued support ensures that together we can Stop the Clot® and save lives through improved education and awareness about the risk factors and signs and symptoms of blood clots. Every contribution adds value to the work we do, which means that every contribution -- large or small -- is valuable to our mission.

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