Living with a bleeding or clotting disorder means planning ahead for everyday moments most families never think twice about, from a sports practice to a dental visit to an unexpected injury. The Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Comprehensive Clinic at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation brings an entire team of specialists together to help your family manage your child’s condition with confidence.
Our team works collaboratively to care for patients living with bleeding and clotting disorders. Through comprehensive evaluations, education, and long-term monitoring, we help patients and families manage their condition and reduce the risk of complications throughout life.
The Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Comprehensive Clinic (BCDC) is a coordinated clinic where children and patients with bleeding and clotting disorders are cared for by an entire team of specialists in a single visit. Because these conditions touch so many parts of daily life, this team-based approach keeps every aspect of care working together.
These conditions can affect daily activities, sports participation, travel, school, surgeries, dental procedures, and emergency medical care. Ongoing education and specialized planning are important parts of helping patients safely manage their condition.
During a visit, families meet with several members of our care team in one coordinated appointment. This may include a pediatric hematologist, nurse practitioner, clinical pharmacist, physical therapist, genetic counselor, a social worker, and other specialists as needed. Together they address the medical, educational, emotional, and practical aspects of living with a bleeding or clotting disorder while building a personalized care plan.
What sets this clinic apart is its focus on education and preparedness. Many patients leave with a personalized bleed plan: a clear, take-home guide that explains exactly what to do, and what others should do, in the event of an unexpected bleed. For families, that plan turns an uncertain moment into a prepared one, and it gives schools, caregivers, and outside providers the same clear instructions.
One team also helps families put school support in place. Working with our education team, we help arrange the accommodations (often called a 504 Plan) a child may need during the school day, from regular access to water and rest to other supports that keep them safe and thriving in the classroom.
Comprehensive clinic visits are longer than a typical follow-up appointment—often around 2 hours—but they are designed to make care easier, not harder. Evaluations, lab results, and care discussions happen in real time, so your family leaves with a clear understanding of your child’s health and next steps.
Lab work is part of that convenience. Because Cure 4 The Kids Foundation has an on-site lab team, your child’s labs are drawn at the start of the visit and results are ready before you leave, so there’s no separate trip to a lab and no waiting days for answers.
Our pharmacy team spends meaningful time on medication education, reviewing your child’s current medications, checking for possible interactions, and making sure you feel comfortable and confident with their treatment plan. Our team stays current on newer therapies and will talk through options when they may benefit your child. During these visits, our team may also help families plan ahead for upcoming medical or dental procedures, discuss how to travel safely, and arrange any imaging or specialty referrals your child’s diagnosis calls for before you leave.
Bleeding and clotting disorders affect much more than laboratory values. Patients often need ongoing education and support to safely navigate everyday life.
Comprehensive clinic visits help families:
as well as dental procedures and other medical interventions
so your family knows what steps to take and when
and potential drug interactions
in school, sports, and other activities
safely with their condition
in managing bleeding episodes and treatment plans
Comprehensive clinic visits also help patients and families prepare for unexpected situations by reviewing emergency treatment plans, discussing when to seek medical attention, and ensuring families understand how to communicate their diagnosis to schools, healthcare providers, and other caregivers.
Director of Benign Hematology | Board-Certified Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist
Dr. Foord leads Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s benign hematology program and the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Comprehensive Clinic (BCDC), caring for children and patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other bleeding and clotting disorders.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Benign Hematology | Bleeding & Clotting Program
Julie works alongside Dr. Foord to provide coordinated, compassionate care to patients and families throughout every stage of their journey.
The clinic cares for patients with von Willebrand disease, hemophilia, platelet function disorders, other inherited or acquired bleeding disorders, and clotting disorders that require ongoing hematology management.
A bleed plan is a personalized, take-home guide that explains what to do in the event of an unexpected bleed. It helps patients, families, schools, and outside providers respond quickly and confidently.
Yes. Because we have an on-site lab team, labs are typically drawn at the start of the visit so results are ready before your family leaves.
Yes. C4K’s Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Comprehensive Clinic cares for patients across the lifespan because, for these patients, pediatric-trained providers are well equipped for adult bleeding-disorder comorbidities.
Yes, families are referred to the clinic by a provider. Families are welcome to call our clinic to get more information about the referral process: 702-732-3330
Whether you’re a family looking to learn more about our comprehensive clinics or a provider hoping to refer a patient, we’re here to help. Our team will walk you through what to expect and answer any questions along the way.
Or fax: 702-732-1080
With a diverse team of 18 experienced providers, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation combines specialized knowledge with a team-based, compassionate approach to ensure that every child receives comprehensive, personalized care.
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