Memorial Service for Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong
Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, a visionary sickle cell doctor and advocate, passed away on May 7, 2022, at 76. A memorial service... Continue Reading
SCDAA names chief financial officer
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America named Reginald Hart Jr. as chief financial officer. Hart brings more than 20 years... Continue Reading
In Memory of Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong
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 partners with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
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!
Have you experienced barriers to care in the emergency department? In recognition of World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, the Centers... Continue Reading
SCDAA Celebrate Black History Month: Prodigy
Our final #BlackHistoryMonth highlight is dedicated to rapper and sickle cell warrior Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, one-half of the iconic 90’s rap... Continue Reading
SCDAA Celebrates Black History Month: Paul Williams
Meet Paul Williams, one of the founding members of the legendary Motown group The Temptations. Williams began singing as a kid... Continue Reading
SCDAA Celebrates Black History Month: Billy Garrett, Jr.
Happy Black History Month! Sickle cell can be painful and hard to manage, but it doesn’t need to stop you from... Continue Reading
SCDAA Celebrates Black History Month: Miles Davis
Happy Black History Month! Sickle cell can be painful and hard to manage, but it doesn’t need to stop you from... Continue Reading
In Memory of Carlton Haywood, Jr., Ph.D.
We are devastated to share the news of the passing of Carlton Haywood, Jr., Ph.D., on December 31, 2021. Carlton was an... Continue Reading