Momentum: Men's Inhibitor Retreat

Momentum brings together adult members of the inhibitor community ages 18+ for a weekend of education and community building. Momentum offers topics critical to adult men with an inhibitor such as treatment products (existing and in development), vocational and career planning, ACA/health insurance changes, techniques for continued venous access health, as well as pain management-traditional and complimentary strategies.

IMPORTANT CHANGES THIS YEAR

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IMPORTANT CHANGES THIS YEAR 〰️

We would like to introduce to you - InhibitCon, a new program with 3 distinct tracks designed for the inhibitor community: Caregiver, Adult Men, and Tweens/Teens. The adult track will keep CHES’ long standing Momentum inhibitor program intact.  This weekend program is packed full of education and support.

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Scheduled:

Dates: August 2-4, 2024 (Fri-Sun)

Location: Houston, TX

Registration:

OPENS: Fri - May 3, 2024

Applicants must register for screening purposes. Acceptance to attend will be determined by CHES as there are many variables to consider. Preference will be given to first-time attendees.

Please visit the InhibitCon webpage to register for Momentum.

Reminders

We can send you reminders when new information is released, such as dates, locations, and the start of open registration.

*If you’ve completed the notification sign-up form in the past, it is not necessary to fill it out again. We keep your information to use each and every year!  If your information has changed, please complete this form once again.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

  • Adults ages 18+ living with an active inhibitor that have not successfully (or have only partially) tolerized are encouraged to attend. Because inhibitors have been known to return after just weeks, months, or years after tolerization, those who have tolerized within 5 years will be welcomed, as space allows.  U.S. residents only.  Guests are not permitted.

  • Momentum is designed to create an adapted environment for those with inhibitors, while providing a place to connect with others with similar challenges. A myriad of educational programs are available for those in the hemophilia community not currently managing an active inhibitor. NHF and HFA offer annual meetings and/or tracks, as well as some local chapters. We encourage you to check them out!

  • We will have two highly skilled nurses with multiple years of experience familiar with managing hemophilia with an inhibitor on duty all weekend. Both Gulf States and Texas Children’s HTCs are located on Fannin St in Houston 30 minutes from the airport hotel.

  • We ensure that every location we choose offers accessible accommodations and facilities in compliance with the American's With Disabilities Act. Accessible accommodations include entrances, rooms, meeting areas, and elevators.

  • There are little to no costs associated with attending once the trip is completed. Because of numerous, last-minute cancellations, a fully refundable $50/person deposit is required to attend the program.

    Travel related expenses including tolls, mileage, and parking will be reimbursed, with limitations. Air transportation will be arranged for you. Most meals will be provided on site. Learn more on our policies and guidelines page.

  • Your factor/meds and supplies, as there will NOT be any on site. Also bring your enthusiasm and willingness to reach out so we can learn from each other!

  • Information that you share or hear will be treated with the utmost respect and never disclosed without your permission. We want participants to feel comfortable so that we may support one another.

  • CHES Foundation competes rigorously for grants provided by manufacturers to support educational programming. We are an independent chronic disorder education company, unaffiliated with any one entity that provides products to the communities we serve.