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Emma Day

Women’s History Month: Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson

  • March 9, 2023
  • Emma Day

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are highlighting prominent women who have made lasting contributions to the SCD community. #WomenInMedicine #WomensHistoryMonth Meet Dr. Angella... Continue Reading

#BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Carlton Haywood Jr.

  • February 22, 2023
  • Emma Day

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month... Continue Reading

#BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong

  • February 13, 2023
  • Emma Day

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month... Continue Reading

#BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Hertz Nazaire

  • February 8, 2023
  • Emma Day

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month... Continue Reading

MARAC Statement: Penicillin Shortage

  • February 7, 2023
  • Emma Day

Penicillin VK solution is suffering from intermittent supply shortages. This can affect children with sickle cell disease. Penicillin VK in liquid... Continue Reading

Sickle Cell is Not a Joke

  • February 6, 2023
  • Emma Day

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., joins the Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) in condemning the use... Continue Reading

CMO Speaks: Fertility Care and SCD

  • January 27, 2023
  • Emma Day

CMO Speaks is a blog featuring the voices of SCDAA’s clinical leadership team. The below article was written by Dr. Lewis... Continue Reading

MARAC Statement on Influenza

  • December 7, 2022
  • Emma Day

December 6, 2022 — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) shares the following:... Continue Reading

Midterm Election Outcomes and What they Mean for SCD

  • December 2, 2022
  • Emma Day

An update from John Otsuki, SCDAA government relations manager As I am sure you’re aware, the United States recently completed a... Continue Reading

NFL players spotlight Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

  • December 2, 2022
  • Emma Day

The NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign features players showcasing important causes on their cleats each year during Week 13 games... Continue Reading