NEWS RELEASES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2007
Enfield, CT

AHF AGAIN SUCCESSFULLY AWARDED JOINT COMMISSION (JCAHO) CERTIFICATION

“The Joint Commission would like to thank your organization for participating in the Joint Commission’s accreditation process. This process is designed to help your organization continuously provide safe, high-quality care, treatment, and services by identifying opportunities for improvement in your processes and helping you

follow through on and implement these improvements. We encourage you to use the accreditation process as a continuous standards compliance and operational improvement tool.

 The Joint Commission is granting your organization an accreditation decision of Accredited for all services surveyed under the applicable manual(s) noted below: • Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Home Care.

This accreditation cycle is effective beginning November 14, 2007. The Joint Commission reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the duration of the cycle; however, the certificate and cycle are customarily valid for up to 39 months. “ 

“Linda S. Murphy-Knoll
Interim Executive Vice President
Division of Accreditation and Certification Operations”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2007
Enfield, CT

2007 Award Winners Announced

AHF®, Inc. – the Bleeding Disorders Homecare Company – is proud to announce the winners of the 2007 Kathy Ann Keenan National Award for Excellence in Bleeding Disorders Care.

Created in 2005, this bi-annual award was originally entitled the National Award for Excellence in Bleeding Disorders Care.  The Award was renamed in 2007 for Kathy Ann Keenan, 18-year Vice President of AHF and the wife of AHF's founder, Donald Colburn.  This Award honors Kathy Ann, who passed away in 2006,  for her courage and her inspiration.

Award winners this year include community leaders, doctors, nurses and social workers from around the country.  Each of them was nominated in recognition of their service to the bleeding disorders community and their commitment to excellence.  We congratulate each of the winners this year and wish them continued success.

Award Recipients – 2007

Community Leaders

Mary Ann Ludwig, Vice President for Development
National Hemophilia Foundation (New York, NY)

Kevin O’Connor, President
United Virginia Chapter of NHF (Midlothian, VA)

Jane Smith, Program Director
New England Hemophilia Association (Shrewsbury, MA)

Susan Swindle, Administrative Director
Hemophilia Federation of America (Lafayette, LA)

Bob Robinson, Executive Director
Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois (Chicago, IL)

Kelly Waters, Executive Director
United Virginia Chapter of NHF (Midlothian, VA)

Doctors

Emlen Jones, MD, Head of Pediatrics
Amherst Pediatrics (Amherst, MA)

Craig Kessler, MD, Hematology|
Georgetown University Medical Center (Washington, DC)

Mark Musselman, MD, Hematology
Carle Clinic (Urbana, IL)

Nehal Parikh, MD, Hematology
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Hartford, CT)

John Puetz, MD, Pediatric Hematology
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center (Saint Louis, MO)

Richard Steingart, MD, Hematology
D’Amour Center for Cancer Care (Springfield, MA)

Nurses

Julie Arnone, Registered Nurse
Yale-New Haven Hemophilia Treatment Center (New Haven, CT)

Kim DelaRocher, Registered Nurse
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Hartford, CT)

Glenda Eckert, Registered Nurse/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Hemophilia Treatment Center (Little Rock, AK)

Pat Forand, Registered Nurse
Clinical Trials, New England Hemophilia Treatment Center (Worcester, MA)

Sarah Hawk, Physician’s Assistant
Oklahoma Center for Bleeding Disorders (Oklahoma City, OK)

Stephanie Knight, Registered Nurse
onnecticut Children’s Medical Center (Hartford, CT)

Jan Kuhn, Registered Nurse
VCU - Central Virginia Bleeding Disorders and Coagulation Clinic (Richmond, VA)

Judy Martin, Registered Nurse(Deltaville, VA)

Tammy Plante, Registered Nurse
Maxim Home Health (Smithfield, VA)

Glen Roy, Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center (Scarborough, ME)

Mark Womack, Registered Nurse
Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center (Houston, TX)

Social Workers

Bill Berger, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
St. Louis University Medical Center (St. Louis, MO)

Katie Lynch, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bleeding Disorders Center of Hampton Roads (Norfolk, VA)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Enfield, CT
August 2007

AHF – THE BLEEDING DISORDERS HOMECARE COMPANY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS 2007 ANNUAL SURVEY RESULTS
2007 AHF ANNUAL CLIENT EXPECTATIONS AND SATISFACTION SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

OUR CLIENTS HAVE JUDGED THE QUALITY OF THE AHF HOMECARE PROGRAM. WE ARE VERY PROUD TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS WITH YOU.

Based upon their expectations and their level of satisfaction during 2006 – 2007, AHF clients answered the questions on our yearly survey. The AHF Expectations and Satisfaction Survey is distributed to all clients yearly in the spring and the results are published yearly in the fall.

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR OVERALL EXPERIENCES AND YOUR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

OVERALL EXPERIENCES WITH AHF SERVICES

• Wonderful
• Excellent – you always go above and beyond.
• Awesome
• Good work!
• Very happy- staff is always caring and supportive
• We are new to AHF and have been very impressed with the quality of care given
• We love AHF
• The Best
• Excellent, I can always depend on Shirley
• Outstanding Service
• Wonderful, everybody at AHF demonstrates that they really care about you and your needs. Just like family.
• As always it has been great! I have spoken to the kindest people ever.
• Amazing
• Thank you for all you do for my 10 year old daughter, it is so very helplful.
• The small goodies you include in our order makes it a nice surprise for my son to open when we receive the package. I really appreciate it.

SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

WHEN I ORDER MEDICATION FROM AHF, I EXPECT IT TO ARRIVE WHEN I NEED IT.
Yes = 100%

AHF DELIVERS MY MEDICATIONS WHEN I NEED THEM.
Agree = 100%

WHEN I OPEN MY ORDERS, I EXPECT THAT THEY WILL CONTAIN THE MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES I HAVE ORDERED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Agree = 100%

WHEN MY ORDERS ARRIVE, THEY DO CONTAIN THE MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES I HAVE ORDERED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Agree = 100%

WHEN CALLING DURING BUSINESS HOURS, I EXPECT MY CALLS ANSWERED QUICKLY AND COURTEOUSLY.
Yes = 100%

WHEN I CALL AHF DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MY CALLS ARE ANSWERED QUICKLY AND COURTEOUSLY.
Agree = 100%

WHEN I CALL AHF AFTER HOURS, I EXPECT MY CALLS TO BE ANSWERED QUICKLY AND COURTEOUSLY.
Yes = 100%

WHEN I CALL AHF AFTER HOURS, MY CALLS ARE ANSWERED QUICKLY AND COURTEOUSLY.
Agree = 100%

I APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT AHF CALLS REGULARLY TO CHECK ON THE AMOUNT OF FACTOR MEDICATION AND SUPPLIES THAT I HAVE ON HAND.
Agree = 100%

I THINK THE EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES, ARTICLE REPRINTS, AND THE AHF WEBSITE, WWW.AHFINFO.COM ARE VALUABLE PARTS OF THE AHF SERVICE PROGRAM.
Agree = 85%
Sometimes Agree = 15%

I EXPECT AHF TO KEEP ME WELL INFORMED ABOUT THE STATUS OF MY INSURANCE BILLING AND CLAIMS.
Yes = 100%

AHF KEEPS ME WELL INFORMED ABOUT THE STATUS OF MY INSURANCE BILLING AND CLAIMS.
Agree = 90%
Sometimes Agree = 10%

I EXPECT AHF TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF MY HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION.
Yes = 100%

I FEEL I AM KEPT INFORMED ABOUT THE WAYS AHF PROTECTS THE PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF MY HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION.
Agree = 100%

I RELY ON AHF’S SAFETY PROGRAM, INCLUDING INFORMATION, AND I REGULARLY USE THE SHARPS CONTAINERS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO ME FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE.
Agree = 100%

I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO ME/MY FAMILY BY AHF.
Yes = 100%

SUGGESTIONS –

• None, you do a great job, Thank You!
• Nothing to suggest, you are all wonderful
• You keep improving – good luck with the latest computer upgrade.
• I appreciate all your efforts and TLC in transitioning us to AHF. Send more information about HIV & Factor VIII.
• Quality assurance on shipping labels could be improved. [Follow-up: Computer software program was adjusted to modify shipping label information.]
• We are so glad to be a part of the AHF family-finally.
• Keep up the good work!
• The many years I received services from AHF I never had even one problem, so I don’t know how you would improve perfection. Please keep up the great work.
• None you do a great job. Thank you!
• A box arrived with bent cardboard corners. [Follow-up: Shipping ice pack arrangement was adjusted to prevent items shifting.]
• No suggestions at this time.
• No complaints at all. Your service is wonderful. Special thanks to Tabby Mayhan for her service and getting me involved.

SUMMARY NOTES ON METHOD

• Percentages were based on a variance of +/- 1 response.

• In some cases where respondents selected N/A it may have been that they were new clients unable to evaluation changes “in the past year” or changes “compared to last year”.

• In some cases respondents may have selected N/A to state that the particular service did not apply to their family.

• Responses of “N/A” - “not applicable to me or my family” have been excluded from totals for that particular question. For example: if 100 responses were recorded for a question and 10 of the responses were “N/A” then the base used for calculation would be 90 respondents.

• In some cases where respondents selected “no” when asked their expectations, it may be that their expectations were noted as negative while the service they actually received was noted as positive.

Contact us to make AHF part of your treatment team, and we will promise you that your call will receive personalized attention 800-243-4621.

• Full line of clotting medications and supplies to complete an infusion
• On-site pharmacy warehouse
• 24/7 personal client services support
• Next-day home/clinic delivery coast-to-coast
• All reimbursements negotiated for the client
• Visiting nurse services when required
• Reimbursement coordination services
• Waste disposal (sharps containers) at no cost
• MedicAlert program identification
• Individualized usage history permanently retained
• Wallet information cards upon request
• Nearly 100% client satisfaction year-after-year ... as you can see!
 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2006
Suffield, CT  

IN MEMORIAM

Donald E. Colburn, of Suffield, CT, was born on March 27^th, 1951 in Springfield, MA, the younger child of Ernest and Elaine (Cizek) Colburn.  Donald died in his home on July 17 from complications of lung cancer.  He was raised in Agawam, MA and was a graduate of Agawam High School; he had attended American International College in Springfield, MA.  He was a long time resident of Springfield, MA, before moving to Suffield in 1998; he was also a long time summer resident of North Eastham, MA.    

Donald’s life was one of outstanding community service to the bleeding disorders community. Donald lived with severe Hemophilia A and many of its complications and, as a consequence, was committed to the creation of a better world for individuals and families living with bleeding disorders.  He experienced the many decades of family-led blood drives, the months that so many young people, like himself, had to spend homebound and in wheelchairs, and then the devastation of HIV and AIDS.  Donald understood the importance of community strength, community advocacy, and comprehensive approaches to bleeding disorders treatment.   

Donald’s volunteer leadership activities, in support of quality hemophilia care, have spanned the last 35 years and have included his years as Executive Director of the New England Hemophilia Association (NEHA).  His national volunteer work included participation in the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s Hemophilia Treatment Center grant review program; the Centers for Disease Control’s Care Standards Committee and its Hemophilia/HIV Treatment Center Compliance Site Visit program; and the National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF’s) Blood Products Monitoring Committee, Blood Safety Committee, MANN Committee, the Committee of Ten Thousand, Advocacy Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and It’s Time for a Cure committee; he won many awards and citations from NEHA and NHF for his volunteer work and fund raising efforts, including the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Act of 1998.  He was a supporter of the Hemophilia Foundation of America, especially of its advocacy programs. Donald was a consultant to the President of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and to physicians of WFH to help develop quality international hemophilia programs including Operation Access.   

He was a past president, volunteer, and supporter of the Kiwanis International Club of Greater Springfield and the Cape.  He supported the United Way of the Pioneer Valley, the Jimmy Fund, Special Olympics, many of the first AIDS service organizations, including Project Inform, AIDS Action, Camp Heartland, Hole-in-the-Wall-Gang Camp, and the Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.  

He was an award-winning employee of Miles/Cutter, division of Bayer, and was a volunteer participant in their clinical studies for the development of recombinant factor VIII products. 

In 1989, he and his beloved wife Kathy Ann Keenan, founded AHF®, Inc. a homecare pharmacy whose mission is to serve the needs of the bleeding disorders community by supplying life-giving medications and support to individuals and families.  As Founder, President & CEO of AHF ®, Inc. along with Kathy as Executive Vice President, AHF, for the past 18 years, has offered the bleeding disorders community a completely reliable homecare alternative.  AHF’s corporate commitment to charitable giving has included support for local chapters, support for hemophilia camps across the country, funding for national lay organizations, academic scholarship awards for higher education, and contributions to medical research for a cure.  He and Kathy’s final efforts were the development of the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, as a means to perpetuate their hopes for and service to the bleeding disorders community. 

Donald was pre-deceased by his wife and best friend, Kathy Ann Keenan, on May 5, 2006.  He leaves behind his mother Elaine (Cizek) Colburn, sister Diane Zatyrka and her husband Stephen Zatyrka; nephew Scott Zatyrka and his partner, Lois Willis and their daughter, Sammie; nephew Mark Zatyrka and his girlfriend Sasha Fles; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Patricia Keenan and Frank Baran; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Susan and Thomas Keenan and their daughter Hilary Keenan, and his black lab companion Sadie.  Donald leaves behind dozens of close friends, colleagues, and neighbors who will miss him and he leaves behind a loving staff who will honor his life and contributions and will deeply grieve his passing from us.  In keeping with Donald’s wishes, there will be no services; cremation and internment will be private and at the convenience of his family.  Instead, he asked for a big party, so there will be a celebration of his life on September 16^th, 2006, at King’s Philip’s Stockade at Forest Park, in Springfield, MA starting at 10:15 a.m.  His family welcomes any remembrances and stories to be shared and asks they be sent to their attention in care of AHFÒ, Inc., PO Box 985, Enfield, CT  06083.  In lieu of flowers, they have requested donations to the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, PO Box 811, Enfield, CT 06083.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2005
Enfield, CT  

AHF^®, Inc. – the Hemophilia Disease Management Company – is proud to announce the expansion of our national staff organization.  During the second and third quarters of 2006 AHF added 3 new staff positions to our organization.  We are proud to welcome Donna Corbin Sobinski who has joined the staff as a Client Services Specialist.  Donna is based at the AHF corporate headquarters office in Enfield, Connecticut.  In addition, we are proud to welcome Mandy McCullough, and Sandy Lilly who join the staff as Client Relations Advisors.  We have the privilege of introducing each to you individually.

Donna Corbin Sobinski

Donna Corbin Sobinski joins the AHF staff as a Client Services Specialist.  Donna brings with her over 20 years experience working in information technology working in the education and manufacturing sectors as well as in medical billing systems.  Donna also brings years of community service as a Girl Scout leader and educator and as a current member of her local Board of Education.

Donna has been married for 25 years, raised two daughters, and is a breast cancer survivor.  Donna began her involvement with hemophilia at the start of her career at AHF.  However, she has a very personal experience with Hepatitis C.  Donna, as the rest of our staff, looks forward to the day when medications are developed that will eradicate Hep C. 

We are fortunate that we can offer our clients Donna’s knowledge, skills, and dedication.  We extend a warm welcome to Donna and wish Donna the very best at AHF.

Mandy McCullough  

In 2002, Mandy and her husband, Mike, welcomed the birth of their first child.  Their new baby boy was diagnosed at birth with severe Hemophilia A.  With no family history of bleeding disorders and knowing nothing about hemophilia, the McCullough’s immediately sought out education and information on Hemophilia.   

They quickly began their community involvement by joining the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) and the New England Hemophilia Association.   Mandy’s family also took an interest in hemophilia and raising funds for hemophilia.  “Our family farm got involved with the Cow Parade. In 2003 the Cow Parade was presented in West Hartford, CT.  Working with family and friends, we were able to purchase a Cow Parade cow.  The proceeds were donated to the National Hemophilia Foundation and to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.  We have purchased mini cows and pins to sell with proceeds going to NHF. The cow continues to make its way around the local area.” 

Mandy has a BA in science from the University of Delaware and has completed all of her course work for a Masters in Elementary Education.  Mandy brings 6 years of experience in the insurance industry, working in contract management and consumer service.  Mandy joins the AHF staff as a Client Relations Advisor.  She is happy to talk with other families and give back the kind of support that has provided so much help to her family.   

We are delighted to be able to bring Mandy’s experience, compassion, and knowledge of the issues facing young families to our clients.  We wish her success and happiness in her new position in the New England region.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2005
Enfield, CT  

AHF^®, Inc. – the Hemophilia Disease Management Company – is proud to announce the addition of Gary Mull to our staff.  On April 25^th, Gary joined the staff of AHF as the Vice President of Client Relations.  Gary will be based at the AHF corporate headquarters off ice in Enfield, Connecticut. 

Gary brings with him unparalleled experience and nearly three decades of commitment to the bleeding disorders community.  As a graduate of Brigham Young University, Gary began his career in the world of bleeding disorders at Cutter Biological (later to become Miles Biological a subsidiary of Bayer AG), holding the positions of International and Worldwide Product Manager, based in California, and then Group Product Manager for Miles Biological Division in Connecticut.  In 1991 Gary moved on to join the Marketing Team at Alpha Therapeutic Corporation as the Director of Coagulation Products.  Later he would become their Director of Area Sales and then Senior Marketing Executive over Strategic Marketing.

We, at AHF, consider ourselves fortunate to be able to offer our clients and the bleeding disorders community as a whole, the expertise that Gary brings to bear on the rapidly changing conditions in our industry and the many challenges facing our client families. 

Please join us in congratulating and sending our best wishes to Gary in his new position as Vice President of Client Relations.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2005
Enfield, CT  

2005-2006

AHF Scholarship Winners Announced

AHF^®, Inc. – the Hemophilia Disease Management Company - announced the availability of the 2005-2006 Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program in January 2005.  This makes the 4th year that AHF was able to provide financial support to some of the outstanding youth in our community.  It has been our great pleasure to continue this tradition.  

We at AHF are proud to announce 2005-2006 scholarship award winners.  We congratulate the 5 winners and wish each of them the greatest of success this year and beyond....

James R. Dawdy - will begin his junior year at the  University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in September 2005.  We commend Jim for volunteering his time and effort to the bleeding disorders community.  Jim's volunteer activities include membership on the National Hemophilia Foundation's  (NHF) Youth Task Force and Youth Leadership Institute.  He is currently working with his local chapter, the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, to start a Youth Board to involve local youth in the hemophilia community.  Jim has participated as a Future Leader in Legislative Days in Sacramento, CA and in NHF's Washington Day in DC.  We wish Jim the very best as he pursues his goal of teaching.

David DeRemigis - began his freshman year at the University of Miami in September 2004.  We applaud David for donating his time and effort to the bleeding disorders community.  David's volunteer activities include mentoring younger children at hemophilia summer camp, presenting at panel discussions focused on sports and safety for children with bleeding disorders, and assisting his local Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland chapter on countless projects over the years.  We wish David the best of luck in his pursuit of a degree in architectural design.

Phillip J. DiPirro - will begin his freshman year at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY in September 2005.  We thank Phil for his volunteer efforts serving the bleeding disorders community.  After a lifetime as a camper and CIT at hemophilia camp, Phil has served, for the past 2 years, as a Leader-in-Training  at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for kids with disorders including hemophilia.  We wish Phil the very best of luck as he pursues his goal of obtaining a law degree after completing college.

Joseph Pileri - will begin his freshman year at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in September 2005.  We commend Phil for volunteering his time and effort to the bleeding disorders community.  Phil has participated in family information days, annual meetings, and fund raisers his local chapter, the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California.  In addition he is currently helping to initiate a local Youth Board to assist the chapter's Board of Directors.  Joe has served on the Hemophilia Foundation of America's (HFA) Teen Connection and last year became involved in the National Hemophilia Foundation's (NHF ) Youth Leadership Institute.  We wish Joe the very best as he begins his college career at UCLA.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2005
Enfield, CT

AHF^®, Inc. – the Hemophilia Disease Management Company - announces the availability of the 2005-2006 Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program.  Since 2002 we have offered competitive tuition assistance scholarships to members of the bleeding disorders community.  We are happy to be able to make the Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship program available again for the coming academic year. 

AHF has created this scholarship in memory of Beth Carew because she was a model for us all.  Beth Carew was an energetic, bright, loving, and caring woman who was deeply concerned about her family and community.  She was also one of the very few women to have hemophilia A.   With untiring commitment and drive, she worked for the benefit of the local and national bleeding disorders movements.  Beth Carew died in 1994 of complications associated with hemophilia.  Joined by the Carew family, we believe this scholarship program to be an appropriate way to honor Beth and her memory.

We believe that knowledge is the key to the future for our community. We are daily inspired by the successes of young people and adults living with the challenges of bleeding disorders. We, at AHF, are proud to continue to support our community as we have for the past 16 years. That support has included funding hemophilia camps and local chapter programs.  It has included support for The Hemophilia Federation, the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) and national annual meetings.  It has included scholarships for families to attend summer camps and annual meetings.  It has also included funding for NHF research programs, including over $1,000,000 contributed to “It’s Time for a Cure”.   We are proud to be giving back to our community and look forward to the day when a cure has been found.

Applications for the 2005-2006 Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship are available for download by visiting our website at www.ahfinfo.com or you may go directly to the application at http:// www.ahfinfo.com/ ahfinfo/bc_mem_scholarship.html .  You may also contact us via info@ahfinfo.com to have an application mailed to you.  Applications are due at our offices between February 1, 2005 and April 4, 2005.  Applications postmarked after April 4, 2005 will not be reviewed.  We look forward to another year of outstanding applications.

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Contact our Client Services Center at 800-243-4621 to find out how you and your family can take advantage of our special bleeding disorders services or E-mail us.

Setting the Standard of Care for the Bleeding Disorders Community

31 Moody Road, P.O. Box 985, Enfield, CT 06083 – 800-243-4621, e-mail: info@ahfinfo.com, http://www.ahfinfo.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2004
Dallas, TX

AHF^® Inc. - the Hemophilia Disease Management Company Reaches
New Heights in Charitable Giving to the Community

We believe it is most important to give back to our community. Our yearly donations include the Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship program which funds awards of $2,000 to each of 5 students with bleeding disorders in his/her pursuit of higher education. AHF directly supports local chapters; chapter fund-raising events; chapter and HTC sponsored camper scholarships; and hemophilia camps across the country.

Our national charitable giving program includes funding for the Hemophilia Federation of America; the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF); the American Liver Foundation; the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation; Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Fund; Project Inform; and many more.
We believe in the importance of research to find a cure. AHF is the only home care company serving the bleeding disorders community to have donated over $1,000,000 to NHF's It's Time for a Cure campaign. In addition, AHF's Cure Bear efforts have now raised an additional $20,000.00 for NHF through the sale of Cure Bears by families across the country.

While supporting chapter and national programs, educational efforts, and research for a cure, we are still committed to bringing the very best home care services to families from coast-to-coast through:

• Next-day express delivery to homes/clinics
• Full range of clotting medications/ancillaries
• 24 hour a day client services support
• Scheduled patient contact and individualized usage history
• Electronic and manual claims filing
• All reimbursements negotiated and benefits coordinated
• Ongoing patient education program
• Safety equipment, communication devices, and nursing when required
• Waste disposal (sharps containers) services at no cost
• Medic-Alert Jewelry and Program Membership

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2004
Dallas, TX

AHF^® Inc. - the Hemophilia Disease Management Company
Announces Continuing Client Satisfaction

It is with great pleasure that AHF- the Hemophilia Disease Management Company announces 100% client satisfaction for the 15th consecutive year. This is what some of our clients say about our services:

"We want to extend our appreciation to you and your staff for all the good support and consideration that you and your staff has provided to our family. I know that we could not get this sense of responsibility from any other company."

"As parents of a child with hemophilia, we have suffered through poor service from homecare suppliers. Past experience has created much stress and disruption in our daily lives. AHF has provided first-rate service."

"We pinch ourselves with joy that we finally found a company that meets the needs of our family so beautifully. We never have problems with our medications, supplies, or our insurance. You are always there to help."

"I don't know what I would do without you guys...you are my support. You have been just like family since my son was diagnosed."

As an AHF client, you, too, would receive the very best home service program available from coast-to-coast.

• Full range of clotting medications
• All ancillaries included to complete home infusions
• On-site pharmacist staff and pharmacy
• 24 hour a day personal client support services
• All reimbursements negotiated for the client
• Ongoing patient education program
• Safety equipment and communication devices
• Visiting nurse services when required
• Insurance reimbursement and benefit coordination
• Waste disposal services at no cost
• Medic-Alert program
• Individualized usage history
• Electronic and manual claims filing
• Laminated wallet cards

Year after year, we receive 100% satisfaction from our clients and we have been awarded the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval.™

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2004
Dallas, TX

AHF^® Inc. - the Hemophilia Disease Management Company
Proudly Welcomes Mark Zatyrka to our Staff

In his own words…

"As someone living with hemophilia, Hepatitis C, and HIV, the hardest thing for me was not being able to talk to anyone. I was afraid to tell people I had hemophilia … afraid they'd make the connection between hemophilia and HIV.

At hemophilia camp, I finally felt free to express myself and to be myself. At camp, kids are no longer kids with AIDS or hemophilia or cancer… they are just kids. After being a camper for several years, I wanted to be a counselor and give something back to children facing many of the same challenges I had faced.

My camping years gave me the courage to openly share my experiences. In high school I began speaking at schools, colleges, and youth groups about camp, AIDS, and hemophilia. Audience reception was overwhelming. Kids would come up to me in tears sharing stories about loved ones or how I had changed their perceptions. I'm not a great speaker; I just speak from the heart.

Since then …I graduated from College with honors; interned for MTV Films in Hollywood and New York; and interned for VHI On-Air Productions. Last summer I backpacked across Europe and came home to start my own video production company. I truly believe that life is only good if you truly live it. I try to live everyday as if it were my only day, to treat everyone better than I want to be treated, to complete projects as if they were my legacy, and to keep smiling through it all.

I'm now a part of the AHF team and I have the chance that I've been waiting for…to talk with and answer the millions of questions that new parents and families have about life…and living…with bleeding disorders. AHF is a wonderful place for me to give back some of the help and support I have received from others."

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2004
Enfield, CT

AHF^® Inc. - the Hemophilia Disease Management Company
AWARDED ACCREDITATION FROM JOINT COMMISSION

By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization's national standards for health care quality and safety, AHF®, Inc. has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™.

Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's health care through voluntary accreditation. AHF, which provides dispensing pharmacy services, received its accreditation award after the Joint Commission found that it had demonstrated compliance with the Joint Commission's national standards for home care organizations. The on-site survey occurred in September 2004.

"In becoming accredited, AHF was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission surveyor experienced in the delivery of home care services," says Maryanne Popovich, R.N., M.P.H., executive director, Home Care Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. "Achieving accreditation demonstrates AHF' s commitment to provide high quality and safe care to its clients."

Donald Colburn, President and CEO says Joint Commission accreditation demonstrates corporate investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. "We seek accreditation for our organization because we pride ourselves in setting the standard of care for the bleeding disorders community. Joint Commission accreditation is a natural part of that standard."

"Everyone on the AHF team plays a valuable role in bringing the very best care and services to our clients. Everyone works very hard to assure our continuing ability to meet that goal. I applaud each and every staff member for their commitment to excellence," says Mr. Colburn.