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  Are you a survivor of DVT and/or PE? WTD campaign headquarters is creating an anthem narrative video to celebrate the stories of thrombosis survivors around the world through their own first-hand accounts. You are invited to record a short video on your smart phone/computer sharing your personal experience with thrombosis. Read More

Science and health writers, journalists, and interested World Thrombosis Day (WTD) supporters in the Washington, D.C. metro area are invited to attend a FREE Media Briefing and Educational Event on Wednesday, September 6, at 6:00 p. Read More

VTE Educational Symposium: Expert Update on the Risk and Burden of Disease Thursday, 12 October, 2017, 2:00-5:00 pm ET Lenox Hill Hospital - Bruno Presentation Room 100 East 77th Street, New York, NY, USA You are invited to attend a free educational symposium in New York City spotlighting the important topic of hospital-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) in recognition of World Thrombosis Day 2017. Co-hosted by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) and Northwell Health, learn the latest developments from an esteemed line-up of global thrombosis experts, plus an interactive panel discussion featuring a thrombosis survivor.  This symposium is FREE and all are welcome to attend, including physicians, allied health professionals, nurses, urgent care teams, medical students, media, and others. Read More

Do you want to help make a difference around the world? Join the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) global movement to educate others about the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of blood clots. Awareness and education are critical to saving lives around the world. Read More

Do you want to build awareness of potentially deadly blood clots, but you don't know what to do? Look no further! Here are 100 creative, exciting ideas for this year! Read More

Register for the Free WTD 2017 Webinar Read More

Lack of Awareness May Contribute to Stroke Morbidity & Mortality Read More

NEW: World Thrombosis Day (WTD) Steering Committee Chairman Dr. Gary Raskob, in addition to Dr. Alex Spyropoulos of Northwell Health, recently authored a new perspective paper titled, "New Paradigms in Venous Thromboprophylaxis of Medically Ill Patients," published in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Read More

On behalf of the WTD steering committee and campaign headquarters, we are pleased to unveil the new goals and offerings for WTD 2017! These goals include a variety of new activities, resources, and tools, which will all build upon our existing campaign to make WTD 2017 the best year yet. Review the new offerings below for WTD 2017 and explore the many possibilities ahead this year. Read More

Join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) for an exciting new webinar on "Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism: The Johns Hopkins Collaborative Experience," on Thursday, March 16, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. US ET. Read More

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) today released the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) 2016 impact report, which showcases the breadth and depth of this exciting, life-saving campaign. With more than 675 global partners from 80 countries, the campaign touched millions of people worldwide and encouraged everyone to Know Thrombosis. The WTD 2016 impact report is comprised of campaign analytics utilizing online measurement tools and feedback from the partner/sponsor evaluation survey. Read More

Note: This blog post is published by Disability Benefits Help, which is unaffiliated with the World Thrombosis Day campaign. This post applies to disability benefits in the United States. For more information, visit www. Read More

The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign is proud to support World Stroke Day, which will take place on October 29. A campaign of the American Stroke Association, World Stroke Day underscores the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raises awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensures better care and support for survivors. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. Read More

The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) 2016 official video has just been released! Watch the video, "Know Thrombosis: Keep Life Flowing," to learn more about the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of thrombosis, as well as atrial fibrillation (AFib). A Spanish version of the video will also be released the week of October 10. Read More

Click to join the World Thrombosis Day Thunderclap to take place on 13 October! Read More

ISTH Welcomes Roche Diagnostics as a Global Partner to Raise Awareness of Thrombosis as an Urgent Health Problem Read More

Becomes Global Partner to Strengthen Awareness and Advocacy Efforts in Raising Awareness of Thrombosis as an Urgent Health Problem Read More

The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) 2016 campaign headquarters is excited to invite you to register for and participate in three FREE educational events this October to recognize World Thrombosis Day. Register today to reserve your spot. If you have questions or would like more information, contact wtd@isth. Read More