Latest Campaign News & Announcements

  • CDC Launches National Hospital-Associated VTE Prevention Challenge

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week announced a new initiative focused on hospital-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE).

  • Join the World Thrombosis Day Twitter Chat on October 20 at 1 p.m. ET

    The World Thrombosis Day campaign and ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser will host a LIVE Twitter Chat devoted to venous thromboembolism (VTE) on Tuesday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

  • A Doctor’s Take on Runners and Blood Clots

    Learn about risk factors, symptoms and what you should do if you suspect you have a clot.

  • World Thrombosis Day 2015: New Video from CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden

    New video offers important information about venous thromboembolism (VTE).

  • 70 Nations Unite on 13 October, World Thrombosis Day, to Issue Global Call on Blood Clot Risk Assessment in Hospitals

    Focus on patient safety calls for greater vigilance and action to help save hundreds of thousands of lives by reducing a leading preventable cause of death in hospitals worldwide.

  • Thunderclap Has Launched — Help Share WTD on Social Media

    Thunderclap social media tool poised to amplify WTD messages on Facebook and Twitter on 13 October. Don't miss out!

  • Upcoming Twitter Chats Address VTE around World Thrombosis Day

    Twitter chats with Everday Health and ABC News' Dr. Richard Besser to raise awareness of potentially deadly bloods and share important prevention strategies.

  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Joins World Thrombosis Day Movement as Global Partner

    Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., joins global movement to reduce leading cause of preventable cardiovascular death on World Thrombosis Day.

  • New Patient Stories Further Illustrate Need for Awareness

    Six new stories showcase the seriousness of venous thromboembolism (VTE). These diverse experiences illustrate how VTE can affect anyone, including those who are otherwise healthy.