Hemophilia Ontario South West Region

About Hemophilia Ontario South West Region

Hemophilia Ontario South West Region is a community organization located in downtown London on Dundas St. It serves as a local structure of the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS), a national voluntary health charity dedicated to supporting people in Canada living with inherited bleeding disorders. The organization works to improve the health and quality of life for individuals with conditions such as Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, and other factor deficiencies. Its broader scope of work includes providing information on coagulation therapies, resources for HIV and Hepatitis C, and education regarding novel therapies and research programs. The CHS collaborates with healthcare providers at comprehensive care treatment centres, blood system operators like Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec, and various other community groups. Founded in 1953, the Canadian Hemophilia Society operates at national, provincial, and local levels. While the national headquarters are in Montreal, the organization maintains ten provincial chapters, with Ontario being one of the three provinces that has an office with permanent staff. The society is affiliated with the World Federation of Hemophilia, which is recognized by the World Health Organization. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and relies on approximately 300 active volunteers across the country to fulfill its mission of advocating for a world free from the suffering of inherited bleeding disorders.