MARAC Statement: Pfizer Inclacumab Announcement
August 15, 2025 – In a statement issued today, Pfizer announced the results of their Phase 3 THRIVE-131 study evaluating inclacumab.... Continue Reading
SCDAA’s CHW Training Program Accredited by Maryland
Exciting News: the Maryland Department of Health has officially accredited SCDAA’s Community Health Worker Training! This accolade will allow our program... Continue Reading
P.O.W.E.R. CHW Award Nominations are Now Open!
Each year during the SCDAA Annual National Convention, we recognize the amazing work performed by community health workers (CHWs) with the... Continue Reading
CMS Expands Access to the CGT Access Model
On July 15, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced expansions to the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT)... Continue Reading
SCDAA Statement on the Federal Budget Bill
On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. SCDAA shares the concerns of many in... Continue Reading
In Memory of James E. Rawlings
With great sadness, SCDAA shares the news of the passing of James E. Rawlings, president and CEO of Michelle’s House (SCDAA,... Continue Reading
Sickle Cell Disease Association names membership manager
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell... Continue Reading
In Memory of Dr. Winfred Wang
SCDAA mourns the loss of prominent pediatric hematologist and sickle cell provider Dr. Winfred Wang, who passed away on April 9... Continue Reading
In Memory of Dr. Gwendolyn Poles-Corker
With great sadness, SCDAA shares the news of the loss of Dr. Gwendolyn Poles-Corker on April 8, 2025. The 71-year-old was... Continue Reading
SCDAA names events manager
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell... Continue Reading