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Memorial Service for Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong

  • June 22, 2022
  • Emma Day

Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, a visionary sickle cell doctor and advocate, passed away on May 7, 2022, at 76. A memorial service... Continue Reading

Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act Introduced to the Senate

  • June 22, 2022
  • Emma Day

Ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced... Continue Reading

SCDAA Joins the Newly Formed Sickle Cell Disease Partnership

  • June 20, 2022
  • Emma Day

Partnership Calls on Policymakers to Implement Proposals in 2020 Landmark Report  Today, in recognition of World Sickle Cell Day on June... Continue Reading

SCDAA names chief financial officer

  • June 15, 2022
  • Emma Day

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America named Reginald Hart Jr. as chief financial officer. Hart brings more than 20 years... Continue Reading

SCDAA Releases Comments on the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines

  • May 16, 2022
  • Emma Day

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently drafted an update to its guidelines for prescribing opioids and reached out... Continue Reading

In Memory of Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong

  • May 10, 2022
  • Emma Day

We are devastated to learn of the death of Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Dr. Ohene-Frempong was a... Continue Reading

SCDAA recognized for leadership

  • May 6, 2022
  • Emma Day

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America received the Abbey S. Meyers Leadership Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.... Continue Reading

MARAC Advisory: COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease

  • March 17, 2022
  • Emma Day

March 2022 – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s Medical and Research Advisory Committee notes that news about COVID-19 continues... Continue Reading

SCDAA partners with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

  • March 17, 2022
  • Emma Day

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) partnered with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. to increase awareness about sickle cell... Continue Reading

Support the CDC’s World Sickle Cell Day Social Media Campaign!

  • March 15, 2022
  • Emma Day

Have you experienced barriers to care in the emergency department? In recognition of World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, the Centers... Continue Reading

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