Below is information regarding the upcoming events for the sickle cell Convention provided by the Sickle Cell Disease Association SCDAA of America Inc. SCDAA 42ND ANNUAL CONVENTION Click here to see a list of Key Speakers Click here to register for the convention that will take place Oct 1st-Oct4th SCDAA 42nd Annual National Convention […]
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Listen up world, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is rampant in our communities and we need to do better job to raise awareness. Our children need better options for a cure and for treatment. Research regarding this blood disorder needs more funding. Can you believe that this disorder was first discovered in 1910 and we now
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About two years ago, I heard a friend praise her OBGYN with fond admiration. In my mind, I laughed and thought, “this girl can’t be serious, who loves their OB that much?” Well, not long after, I met Dr. Mac in person and she is just as stellar as my friend described. She exhibits compassion,
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Did you know that there is a large population of Brazilians who are living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? It is estimated that about 45,000 people in Brazil have SCD. Today’s interview is with Dr. Jane Hankins who is from Brazil. Thank you Dr. Hankins for your work with sickle cell disease at St. Jude
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One common complications of sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a stroke. Children, even babies are at risk of having a stroke because their sickled hemoglobin could possibly block blood flow and prevent oxygen from going to their brain properly. Reports show that a stroke occurs when the large arteries are damaged
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In 2008, while reading Hope & Destiny, I first learned that there was a cure for sickle cell disease. When our blood test confirmed that my husband and I were both carriers of the sickle cell trait, my OBGYN also told me it would be wise for us to sign up for the cord blood registry and
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This post was created in partnership with Harvest Snaps. I have been compensated for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. When this school year started, I noticed several new snacks being sold in our local grocery store. Healthy snacks are important to me because I want my kids to learn healthy
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