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We are excited to share that our 53rd Annual National Convention will be held on October 15-18 at the Loews-Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois! SCDAA’s Annual National Convention fosters the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information through innovative training seminars and educational workshops, interactive panel discussion, advocacy lectures and special events. Click here to learn more and register.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION
If you are planning on traveling to join us at the convention this year, please book your hotel room as soon as possible. Discounted rates at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel are available through September 30. The hotel does not require a deposit for reservation. Click here to book your room.
The hotel is near the Chicago O’Hare Airport. Please note that this is a large transit hub. If you are traveling by air, make sure to review the airport’s accessibility guide as you prepare for your trip. We encourage you to take advantage of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, which will help indicate to airport staff that you may need additional time and assistance.
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 SCDAA P.O.W.E.R. CHW Award. The CHW Award honors exemplary performance by individuals who have been identified by their supervisors and peers as having consistently excelled in their positions and demonstrated integrity and a strong commitment to the sickle cell disease (SCD) community and values of the community health worker profession.
If you would like to nominate a CHW for the award, please fill out the below document and submit to the SCDAA Senior Community Impact & Engagement Manager Kevin Amado at kamado@sicklecelldisease.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 29.
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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, (SCDAA), Inc., 53rd Annual Convention is composed of speakers and presenters representing a range of industries, agencies and organizations. The opinions, guidance and recommendations of speakers are solely their own. SCDAA promotes the presentation of accurate and fair assessment of the risks as well as the benefits of the drugs, treatment options, trials, treatment side effects and other topics discussed during the convention, but their views do not necessarily represent those of SCDAA, Inc., nor its members, staff, committees or board.