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November is National Caregivers Month! We want to express our gratitude to the incredible caregivers who support individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Your compassion, strength and dedication make a profound difference every day in the lives of warriors.
Today is National Rural Health Day. Sickle cell warriors who live in rural areas face additional challenges to receiving care. Today, we recognize the unique health care needs of rural communities and commit to supporting our rural warriors, caregivers and providers.
Community Town Hall & Education: Oxybryta
You're invited to join the Sickle Cell Consortium & SCDAA for an Educational Session on the FDA & Accelerated Approval, followed the next day by a Community Town Hall with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
It's #SickleCellShadesDay!
Today, we raise awareness of the impact of retinopathy on individuals with sickle cell disease. Many in our community experience vision challenges, and we wear shades to show our support.
Let's come together and help the Sickle Cell Community…
Today is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Last night, the @UMMC downtown and Midtown campuses lighted up in red for #SickleCell awareness. It falls on Juneteenth since sickle cell disproportionately affects people of African heritage, creating health #equity issues.
SCDAA’s Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) has issued a statement regarding Pfizer’s withdrawal of voxelotor (Oxbryta®️) from national and global markets on September 25, 2024. You can read the statement here:
sicklecelldisease.org/2024/09/28/mar…
Host Coco sits down with Jennifer as she shares her powerful story of discovering her sickle cell diagnosis later in life during a physical exam to become a cop. Tune in now to hear her journey on FSCDR TV Warriors Within.
#SickleCellWarrior#WarriorsWithin#FSCDRTV
The SCDAA 52nd Annual National Convention is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to advancing sickle cell care. From Oct. 23-26, join us in Atlanta, Georgia, to exchange knowledge, network with experts and participate in engaging discussions.
Save the Date: Tranformative Curative Gene Therapy Transplant for Sickle Cell Anemia Educational Symposium
Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12-2pm
Doors Open at 11:30AM
Dress: Business Casual
Lunch will be provided - mailchi.mp/tovacommunityh…
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Oftentimes, we talk about lived experiences of patients who have undergone gene therapy but on episode 3 of #ThroughTheGenes, we sit down with Amanda Olaghere to unpack the caregiver experience.
This and more now available on all podcast platforms.
open.spotify.com/show/0BeH3vjNB…
Treatment has advanced, but many living with #SCD still face serious health challenges. The @NIH_NHLBI #CureSickleCell Initiative aims to transform lives by moving promising gene therapies safely to clinical trials. Learn more at curesickle.org
WATCH to see some outstanding young people from Prince George’s County who are part of our Summer Youth Employment Program! We have been truly impressed by this talented group of interns and can't wait to see what the future has in store for them! 🌟
It's time to recognize our outstanding community health workers! If you know a CHW making a significant impact in the sickle cell community, nominate them for the SCDAA P.O.W.E.R CHW Award. Nominations close on August 23. Learn more: buff.ly/4eViYT8
We are so excited! The @SCCConsortium is hosting the Warriors Convention this week July 17-21 in Atlanta, GA. It’s hybrid so register now!
🌐 sicklecellconvention.org
We are so excited! The @SCCConsortium is hosting the Warriors Convention this week July 17-21 in Atlanta, GA. It’s hybrid so register now!
🌐 sicklecellconvention.org
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19K Followers 3K FollowingAcademic medical center in partnership with @UMmedschool. Offering world class care in cancer, heart and vascular, pediatrics, trauma, transplant & more.
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2K Followers 1K FollowingA community of people living w/ SCD & trait who relate to one another without biases. Fostering a network that encourages, inspires & empowers.🩸
2K Followers 5K FollowingCitizen of the Kingdom of God.
Sickle Cell Warrior & Advocate.
Infection Prevention & Control Specialist.
AMR Advocate
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3K Followers 1K FollowingThe Prince George's County Planning Board helps plan, shape, and maintain livable neighborhoods and healthy lifestyles for residents of Prince George's County.
5K Followers 2K FollowingThe Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) serves as the nation's headquarters for sickle cell disease support and advocacy & the search for a cure.
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438 Followers 192 FollowingThe Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association, Inc. (MSCDA) seeking to improve the lives of persons affected by Sickle Cell Disease in Maryland
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