Women’s History Month: Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson
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.
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
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
SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month... Continue Reading
Sickle Cell is Not a Joke
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., joins the Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) in condemning the use... Continue Reading
Midterm Election Outcomes and What they Mean for SCD
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
The NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign features players showcasing important causes on their cleats each year during Week 13 games... Continue Reading
Frequently Asked Questions about SCT in Newborn Screening
Many people have questions about sickle cell trait after newborn screening. Dr. Lewis Hsu, SCDAA chief medical officer, answers some of... Continue Reading
New Publications Emphasize Inequities in Pediatric SCD Care
This week, two new publications call attention to the barriers to care children with SCD face. Prioritizing Sickle Cell Disease, an article co-authored... Continue Reading
Tools for Sickle Cell Awareness Month You Don’t Want to Miss
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Check out these helpful tools and learn more about how to support sickle cell warriors!... Continue Reading