Bleeding & Clotting Disorders
The Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) provides and facilitates state-of-the-art treatment for children and adults with hemophilia and related bleeding and thrombotic disorders. The staff includes board certified physicians in pediatric hematology/oncology, nurses, social worker, rural outreach coordinator, reimbursement specialist/patient advocate, physical therapist and dentist.
Conditions Treated
- Hemophilia
- von Willebrand disease
- Congenital platelet disorders
- Bleeding disorders in women
- Thrombotic disorders
Other Services
- Assistance with reimbursement issues
- Case management (medical, financial and psychosocial)
- Comprehensive clinic evaluations
- Clotting factor distribution
- Coordination of care with primary care physicians and other specialist referrals, genetic counseling, nutrition education and dental care
- Inservice training for healthcare providers, day care centers, schools and summer camps
- Orthopedic and PT evaluations
- Patient and family education, home infusion training
- Rural outreach programs and satellite clinics
- Support groups, summer camp
In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.