Community Stories

Black History Month offers an opportunity to honour the resilience, leadership, and lived experiences of Black people and their communities.Judy Grandison is a…

One of my most important takeaways from therapy is the idea of building a body of evidence — proof that things can go well, and that my fears don’t always predict…

Emotional testimony from South Florida patient highlights why lawmakers advanced a bill requiring physician education on sickle cell careIn many ways, Shamar Harper…

I like to believe that having sickle cell doesn’t at all limit my potential. If I really want to do something, then I can. However, I have to say I have always…

I recently had the first-ever MRI scan of my brain, not something I ever expected.Getting an MRI came up during one of my routine sickle cell disease checkups,…

As the new year begins, I’ve been reflecting deeply on all that happened in 2025. Living with sickle cell disease has never been easy, but last year marked a…

Taking care of someone with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be both rewarding and challenging. There may be many things to remember to keep your loved one healthy,…

Living with sickle cell disease hasn't been easy for me. I'm 24 years of age and I live in Ghana. Since I was born I have had sickle cell disease (SS) and I'm the…

I must prioritize my health so that I have the tools to manage other things in lifeAfter completing my finals and passing my clinical comprehensive exam last week,…

This type of sickle cell crisis tests both physical and emotional strengthRecently, I doubted I’d be able to write this column. My knees had become swollen,…