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Since 1988, the Minnesota Newborn Screening Program at MDH has been instrumental in identifying children born with sickle cell disease (SCD). The program also…

Let’s talk Sickle Cell Anemia. Learn more about this impactful illness with @urnaacp and @richmondbsa

One of the reasons to speak out about our sickle cell experiences,It is because our stories of sickle cell experiences can confirm what others are experiencing.

My name is Zainab. I’m 27 years old. An SS.That is, I live with sickle cell disease.My parents are both AS.Oh, they They knew.They were told.They still married.They…

“Sickle cell is close to my heart, having impacted my family and my own life as a carrier of the trait. Growing up, I didn’t see enough awareness about the…

Today is World Health Day. Sickle cell disease affects millions of people across the world. Internationally, 300,000+ babies are born with sickle cell disease each…

KAMPALA AND KAYUNGA, UGANDA—Olivia Nansamba sits on a narrow hospital bed, her 6-month-old son in her arms, her young daughter nestled beside her. She traveled two…

People living with sickle cell disease face daunting physical challenges and misunderstanding of sickle cell pain by healthcare providers. But with the right care,…

Ahead of #WorldHealthDay, the World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease has launched the #SC360 campaign which features real stories from #SickleCellDisease patients,…

Living with sickle cell disease is about much more than what people see. It’s not just occasional pain—many people face chronic symptoms, unpredictable pain crises…