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07-05-2025
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Tasty treats and awareness at BCDI's Peoria food truck frenzy
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The inaugural BCDI Food Truck Frenzy brings delicious eats and awareness to blood diseases. The Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute will host the event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the BCDI campus at 427 W. Northmoor Rd. Jamie Cunningham and Matt McClain of BCDI told WMBD This Morning more about the organization. 'It's full comprehensive care for individuals who are living with these blood disorders and conditions.' McClain said, 'You come in, you see a Physician, you see a team of Nurse Practitioners, an Immunologist, a Dietitian, a Social Worker, and Physical Therapists all in one visit.' And, he added on, '(BCDI) is really rare, because we are the only not-for-profit Hemophilia Treatment Center in downstate, Illinois.' There are 4 in the state, and three of those are in the Chicago area. The Food Truck Frenzy is the opportunity to see the center and enjoy some outstanding Food Truck cuisine. Cousins Main Lobster, Wolf's Den Pizzeria, and others will all be available, with a portion of the proceeds going to the BCDI Foundation. 'We're going to be eating from 11 to 7 all day, no charge for admission, we just ask that you come, enjoy yourself, look around at our different department tables, and have a great time,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
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15-04-2025
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Dr. Jonathan Roberts: Leading expert in rare bleeding disorders
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — His passion lights a path forward for those with rare bleeding disorders. 'I'm involved in helping to craft policies that help to shape national guidelines and recommendations for management with people with other bleeding disorders,' said Dr. Jonathan C. Roberts, MD. Dr. Jonathan Roberts is the associate medical director and research director for the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) in Peoria. 'I'm very fortunate that I'm uniquely suited, that I can share my personal experience and really connect with my patients on a personal level when they're right in front of me,' said Dr. Roberts. 'I also am able to impact the larger global community because I have a unique voice and perspective when it comes to policymaking and research endeavors in that regard. I myself have severe hemophilia A, so from being a very small child I had the personal drive that I wanted to take care of people who had a similar disorder to what I have. That led to a lifelong pursuit and then ultimately my career and what I do day-to-day.' He recently received the Rod Niederman Humanitarian Award for his services to the international community. 'This award is in memory of a fellow blood brothers we like to call each other who had severe hemophilia, who passed away from the HIV epidemic that happened to the bleeding disorder community back in the eighties and very early nineties,' said Dr. Roberts. 'That affected my family as well. I had two uncles with severe hemophilia a who ended up succumbing to HIV before the treatments got as good as they are now. In my early childhood [that] was a huge personal motivating factor, to see my uncles suffer to then, you know, help other people who have similarly been affected. So, this humanitarian award is really in memory of that generation.' He pours himself into helping people with Hemophilia, Von Willebrand Disease, and more. His reach goes far beyond the Greater Peoria area, reaching a global stage. 'Lecturing at patient events, across the state, across the country,' said Dr. Roberts. 'I've been invited some places internationally for research collaborations and serving as faculty. I'll speak at a local patient event or I'll speak at our national/international conferences with oral presentations and publications.' With more than 70 peer-reviewed research publications, Dr. Roberts hopes to continue crafting and creating breakthrough research to make a difference in everyone's lives. World Hemophilia Day is April 17. Donate to BCDI Learn More about services offered BCDI leaders hosted their 14th Annual Trivia Night The Great Outdooors last Friday where supporters helped surpass a fundraising goal of $150,000. Contributions help BCDI's foundation to support patients, aid in education efforts, uplift scholarship opportunities, and more. 'Our staff here at BCDI who put it on – we couldn't do it without them,' said Dr. Roberts. 'It gets better and better every year.' If you missed the trivia event, BCDI leaders are preparing for their inaugural Food Trunk Frenzy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
