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 ...
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 ...
There are many myths associated with sickle cell disease, but today we will debunk a few and provide people with a better understanding of what sickle cell is and how it affects different types of people’s bodies. Myth #1 Only ...
About 2 years ago, Trey reached out to me after hearing me talk about starting my blog on a podcast. On the podcast I mentioned that after my daughter was diagnosed I needed a community that provided support. Although I ...
Parenting a child with Sickle Cell, isn’t easy, but with information, a strong support system, and compassionate doctors, the disease becomes bearable. Throughout this entire month, it is my goal to not only raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease, but ...
If you know you need to start taking better care of yourself, you’re not alone. How we regard our mental and physical health effects all aspects of our life, from our mood to how well we are doing at work. ...
August is National Psoriasis Awareness month. We are sharing this helpful information a little early. Although psoriasis is not contagious or life-threatening, the raised, red, flaky patches can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. There is no cure for this disorder, but ...
