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MARCH IS BLOOD CLOT AWARENESS MONTH (1080 x 1080 px)

March Recognized as Blood Clot Awareness Month Across the U.S.

Throughout March, states and cities across the country have officially recognized Blood Clot Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of education…

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March is Blood Clot Awareness Month

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month (BCAM), a time dedicated to spreading the word about blood clots and their potentially…

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Dominique, known as “Meeka,” was full of life—an outdoor enthusiast and aspiring game warden. In July 2024, she was told her shoulder pain was a pulled muscle. Days later, she passed away from a pulmonary embolism. Her story is a heartbreaking reminder that blood clots can be missed. Know the signs. Advocate for answers. Swipe through to read her story.

Read more stories at the link in bio.

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Carrying excess weight is a known risk factor for

Carrying excess weight is a known risk factor for blood clots, but could GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro help lower that risk? New research suggests they might.

Join us for our April PEP Talk with Dr. Rushad Patell, hematologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and co-chair of NBCA’s Council of Emerging Researchers in Thrombosis. We’ll discuss Dr. Patell’s research into the link between weight and blood clots, the latest findings on GLP-1 medications, and what this could mean for those with a history of clots.

We hope to see you on April 8 at 7 p.m. ET! Register at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #PEPTalk #GLP1 #GLP1Community #GLP1WeightLoss #GLP1Journey #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotEducation #BloodClotWebinar

Next weekend, Blood Clot Awareness Month wraps up

Next weekend, Blood Clot Awareness Month wraps up with community awareness walks on both coasts!

🩸 Join the Visalia Medical Clinic in Visalia, CA on Saturday, March 29 for Clot Walk 2025, a family-friendly event to raise blood clot awareness. The event includes vendors, a raffle drawing, snacks, and a blood drive, plus attendees can snag a free T-shirt while supplies last.

🩸 A 5K Fun Run and Walk for Blood Clot Awareness, hosted by the Vein and Vascular Institute, takes place on Sunday, March 30 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ. The event will provide resources on the risks, symptoms, prevention and diagnosis of blood clots.

Whether you're on the West Coast or East Coast, you can make a difference.

If you can’t attend either event, you can still join the movement by registering for our 100,000 Reasons Challenge. Links to register for all events are at the link in bio!

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #FunRun #BloodClotAwarenessEvent #DoYourPartToStopTheClot #MoveToStopTheClot #WalkToStopTheClot @adventisthealth @veinvascularinstitute

Blood clot survivors: Ready to ride for your healt

Blood clot survivors: Ready to ride for your health and a cause?

Join Team Stop the Clot for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 4, 2025! Cycling through all five boroughs of New York City on car-free streets isn’t just an incredible experience—it’s also a great way to stay active and help prevent blood clots.

Regular movement, like biking, supports circulation and lowers clot risk. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just love a casual ride, this is the perfect opportunity to set a goal, train, and ride for your health—while supporting NBCA’s mission to save lives.

We have 14 bibs up for grabs! Apply at the link in bio.

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Misdiagnosed with bronchitis, Ana switched doctors

Misdiagnosed with bronchitis, Ana switched doctors and was diagnosed with DVT, PE, and later CTEPH. When blood thinners failed, she underwent life-saving heart surgery in 2022. While the experience affected her mental health, it also fueled her passion for advocacy, especially among women. Swipe through to read Ana’s story in her own words.

Read more stories at the link in bio.

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No one is immune to blood clots—they can affect

No one is immune to blood clots—they can affect anyone. But many can be prevented with awareness and action.

During Blood Clot Awareness Month, take a moment to understand your risk, then ‘Do Your Part to Stop the Clot’ by sharing this lifesaving information with others.

Certain factors—like hospitalization, surgery, pregnancy, cancer, and family history—can increase the chances of a blood clot developing. Knowing these risks is the first step in protecting yourself and your loved ones. At the link in bio, assess your risk and learn how to stay safe.

For women, birth control, pregnancy, hormone therapy, and certain medical conditions can further increase the risk of blood clots. Use our risk assessment checklist at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE #BCAM2025 #DeepVeinThrombosis #DVT #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #KnowYourRisk #BloodClotRiskAssessment #DoYourPartToStopTheClot

What is PEP Talk? Launched by the National Blood

What is PEP Talk?

Launched by the National Blood Clot Alliance in 2022, PEP Talks are free, monthly educational webinars designed to empower and inform people affected by blood clots.

Hosted by two blood clot survivors, our PEP Talks invite medical experts involved in the diagnosis and treatment of blood clot patients to discuss topics such as:

✔️ Compression
✔️ Post-thrombotic syndrome
✔️ Managing anticoagulants safely
✔️ Exercise after a blood clot
✔️ Physical and emotional recovery

Thousands of blood clot survivors, caregivers, and advocates have attended our PEP Talks, with thousands more viewing the recordings on YouTube.

Patients consistently share how these webinars help them feel informed and supported.

“We’re filling a gap in patient care and bringing medical experts into the patients’ house to share information that they most likely have not received from their own doctors,” said Leslie Lake, NBCA volunteer president and PEP Talk co-host, along with Todd Robertson, NBCA patient liaison and board member.

Join us on the second Tuesday of every month! Check out our 2025 PEP Talk scheduled topics and register at the link in bio.

Have you attended a PEP Talk? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

#stoptheclot #bcam #bcam2024 #peptalk #livewebinar #bloodcloteducation #bloodclotprevention #bloodclotawareness #bloodclotpatient #bloodclotsurvivor #dvt #deepveinthrombosis #pe #pulmonaryembolism #vte

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️Season 2, Episod

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️Season 2, Episode 7 of Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot podcast is now available on all major podcast platforms.

In this episode, listeners hear from professional distance runner and ultramarathoner, Sage Canaday.

As an athlete, Sage knows his body very well, but he faced an unprecedented roadblock in 2021 when he began experiencing back pain, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.

He was misdiagnosed with pneumonia and suffered through his increasingly severe symptoms for five weeks before he was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.

Thank you, Sage, for ‘Doing Your Part to Stop the Clot’ by sharing your story and spreading awareness. Listen at the link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts.

@sagecanaday

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE #BCAM2025 #TakingABreath #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #BloodClotPodcast #SageCanaday #BloodClotSurvivorStory #ProfessionalRunner #AthletesAndBloodClots #DoYourPartToStopTheClot

Bob’s story highlights the importance of recogni

Bob’s story highlights the importance of recognizing blood clot symptoms. After a previous DVT in his leg, he experienced symptoms of a PE, but was initially misdiagnosed with a gallbladder issue. An ER doctor later identified life-threatening clots in his lungs. His experience underscores the need to trust your body, seek prompt care, and advocate for clot testing when symptoms arise.

Bob, thanks for 'Doing Your Part to Stop the Clot' in sharing your experience so others can learn from it.

Swipe through for Bob's full story, and read more patient stories at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #BloodClots #DVT #DeepVeinThrombosis #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #DoYourPartToStopTheClot

So far, NBCA's B.L.A.C.K. Church Bus Tour — Blac

So far, NBCA's B.L.A.C.K. Church Bus Tour — Black Lives Advocating for Clot Knowledge — has raised blood clot awareness across Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; and Birmingham, AL. Our next scheduled stop was Memphis, TN, but we had a change in plans for a very exciting reason!

We’re now headed to Pensacola, FL. Stay tuned for more details on this detour tomorrow. After this, we’ll be headed up north to Memphis!

Any guesses as to why we’re headed to Pensacola? Leave them in the comments!

#StopTheClot #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #NBCABLACKChurchBusTour #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotEducation #StoptheClotBusTour #DoYourPartToStopTheClot

Blood clots can be life-threatening, but they can

Blood clots can be life-threatening, but they can be prevented. Knowing the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) can save your life or the life of someone you know.

‘Do Your Part to Stop the Clot’ by sharing our awareness resources this Blood Clot Awareness Month! More shareable content in our BCAM toolkit (link in bio!)

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE #DeepVeinThrombosis #DVT #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #DoYourPartToStopTheClot

Blood clots claim too many lives each year, yet fe

Blood clots claim too many lives each year, yet federal funding for awareness and education remains critically low. With government budget cuts looming, we can’t afford to let this life-saving issue be overlooked.

The National Blood Clot Alliance is pushing for change, but we need you to stand with us. We’re urging Congress to prioritize funding that will help educate the public and prevent unnecessary tragedies.

Here’s how you can help:

➡️ Send a letter to Congress—it takes just a minute! Enter your address at the link below to make your voice heard.

➡️ Live in Hawaii or North Dakota? Your voice is especially crucial as we work to reach all 50 states!

Some issues can’t be ignored, even in tight budget times. Be an advocate. Take action now at the link in bio.

#stoptheclot #bloodclots #advocacy #calltoaction #contactyourreps #bloodclotadvocacy #bloodcloteducation #bloodclotfunding #bloodclotawareness #bloodclotprevention

Kathleen was the heart of her family—always cele

Kathleen was the heart of her family—always celebrating, always loving. She especially loved St. Patrick's Day. In August 2022, she passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism at 75, with only mild shortness of breath as a warning. Her daughter Katie shares her story to honor her and raise awareness. Know the signs. Speak up.

Read more stories at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #VTE #BloodClots #DVT #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #BCAM2025 #FatalPE #BloodClotAwarenessMonth

🚍 The B.L.A.C.K. Church Bus Tour is in Birmingh

🚍 The B.L.A.C.K. Church Bus Tour is in Birmingham, Alabama! 🚍

The National Blood Clot Alliance’s B.L.A.C.K. Church Bus Tour — Black Lives Advocating for Clot Knowledge — visits St. John AME Church today. We're engaging with members of the church community about the signs and symptoms of blood clots, the importance of knowing your risk , and how blood clots can be prevented.

Follow along with #StoptheClotBusTour and learn more about the bus tour at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #NBCABLACKChurchBusTour #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotEducation #StoptheClotBusTour #DoYourPartToStopTheClot

Join us for NBCA’s B.L.A.C.K. Church Bus Tour — Black Lives Advocating for Clot Knowledge — as it visits St. John AME Church in Birmingham, Alabama!

Tomorrow (March 16) from 12 :30 to 2:30 p.m. ET we’ll be sharing vital blood clot information. All are welcome to attend and learn more about this important issue.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/STCBusTourAL

If you can’t be there in person, follow #StoptheClotBusTour to join us on this journey!

#StopTheClot #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #NBCABLACKChurchBusTour #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotEducation #StoptheClotBusTour #DoYourPartToStopTheClot #BlackHealth #BCAM #Birmingham #Alabama

Heading to the hospital? Get better. Don’t get a

Heading to the hospital? Get better. Don’t get a blood clot. Blood clots are a leading cause of hospital death in the United States, but they can be prevented. Make sure all of your doctors know your risk for blood clots and ask for a prevention plan (link in bio!)

#StopTheClot #BCAM2025 #BloodClots #VTE #PatientSafetyWeek #PatientSafety #HAVTE #HospitalAcquiredVTE #HospitalAcquiredBloodClots #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotEducation #DoYourPartToStopTheClot

Blood Clot Awareness Month is nearly halfway over,

Blood Clot Awareness Month is nearly halfway over, but there’s still time to make an impact. Join the 100,000 Reasons Challenge to honor or remember a loved one, or dedicate your own journey to recovery. Be part of a growing tribute wall—all while raising awareness and taking steps to prevent blood clots.

Every move you make helps remember the 100,000 lives lost each year to blood clots. Plus, your registration is 100% tax-deductible.

Don't miss this opportunity to move with purpose. Sign up at the link in bio.

#stoptheclot #vte #bloodclots #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth2025 #100KReasonsChallenge #100KReasonsChallenge2025 #RaceToStopTheClot #bloodclotawareness #bloodclotpatient #bloodclotsurvivor

At the National Blood Clot Alliance, we are thrill

At the National Blood Clot Alliance, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the growing impact of our Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Centers of Excellence (COE) program.

This initiative establishes a network of leading institutions nationwide, setting the bar for excellence in blood clot prevention, treatment, and patient-centered care.

"Our Centers of Excellence are more than just top-tier medical institutions—they are hubs of innovation, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to patient safety," says Erin VanDyke, PA-C, Vice President of NBCA’s COE program.

"What makes this program unique is its multidisciplinary approach—bringing together experts across specialties to not only treat VTE but also drive prevention, education, and community engagement. This ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care at every stage of their journey.”

We applaud the many institutions that have stepped forward to pursue this prestigious designation and eagerly anticipate announcing our newest COEs. They will join NBCA’s inaugural COE, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, in leading the charge toward better blood clot awareness, treatment, and outcomes.

As we celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week, we invite you to learn more about our COE program and the incredible impact of collaboration between patients, clinicians, and communities in shaping the future of VTE care!

Watch the segment at the link in bio.

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Mallory's first clot came after childbirth complic

Mallory's first clot came after childbirth complications, followed by two more life-threatening PEs. Despite ongoing health challenges, she's grateful for every day, but the fear of a recurrence lingers. Her journey is a reminder that blood clots can happen to anyone, and awareness saves lives.

Read more stories at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #VTE #BloodClots #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #Pregnancy #Childbirth #BCAM2025 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth

Five years ago, after routine surgery and an early

Five years ago, after routine surgery and an early Covid infection, Joanna survived three massive pulmonary emboli that left lasting damage.

Her recovery has been a complete life rewrite, filled with ongoing medical care and a deep appreciation for every breath.

To mark her 5th clotiversary, she celebrated with loved ones while supporting the National Blood Clot Alliance. Now, as an advocate for NBCA in California, she is dedicated to raising awareness.

Her story is a powerful reminder that knowledge saves lives, and every breath is a gift.

Read Joanna’s story at the patient stories link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #VTE #BloodClots #DVT #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #BCAM2025 #DoYourPartToStopTheClot #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #BCAM #BloodClotSurvivor #PESurvivor #Clotiversary @jowasmuth

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