March is National DVT Awareness Month

Did you know?

• 2 million Americans are affected annually by Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

• More people die in the U.S. from Pulmonary Embolism (PE) than breast cancer and AIDS combined!

• 60% of all DVT/PE occur in the setting of hospitalization or surgery.

• Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the most common preventable cause of hospital-related death.

Remembering David Bloom

David Bloom and his famous "Bloom-mobile" went to work following the invasion of Iraq in 2003. A blood clot in his leg travelled to his lungs and ended his journalism journey and life.


The U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division placed the book "My Utmost for His Highest" at the memorial service. Written by Oswald Chambers, he shares how we need to be as broken bread and poured-out wine to please God. We are to be "separated to the gospel" which means being able to hear the call of God for our lives. Our lives are to be used to preach the Good News to those around us, just like Paul in Romans 1:1.

David's widow, Melanie, is using her life to continue raising their children in a Godly way and to help bring DVT and FVL to a higher awareness.

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PSA compliments of multiple DVT survivor.
It happens to everyday people in their everyday lives as well.