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My sickle cell journey hasn't been easy. There have been times when I wanted to give up, but my mum has always encouraged me. It has been tough.- Esinam Indigo,…

 Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the β-globin gene (HBB), resulting in the production of abnormal…

University of Maryland Medical Center is offering a gene therapy treatment that is transforming the lives of people with sickle cell disease.WBAL-TV 11 News' Breana…

In Loving Memory ❤️🕊️Today, we pause to remember the cherished lives we've lost within the sickle cell community.Every person was more than a diagnosis—they were a…

Sickle Cell Disease is more than a blood disorder—it affects every aspect of a person's life. With the right support, people with Sickle Cell disease can lead…

Sickle Cell Disease is more than a blood disorder—it affects every aspect of a person's life.With the right support, people with Sickle Cell disease can lead…

Daryl Rosborough was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at age 2. Doctors said he’d be lucky to see 18, but he was three days short of turning 50 when he died last…

Sickle Cell Disease represents a high unmet medical need, and this collaboration exemplifies the power of innovation and public–private partnerships in advancing…

Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder in the U.S. and primarily affects the Black community. Click Watch Live at the link in our bio for the…

Learn how MDHHS is working to improve care and support for people affected by Sickle Cell Disease at Michigan.gov/SickleCell.