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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: A Handbook for School Personnel

By calovel On November 4, 2015 · Add Comment · In Teachers & Students, Teachers and Students - Featured Resources, Teachers and Students - Handouts and Handbooks
From The Virginia Sickle Cell Awareness Program Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: A Handbook for School Personnel
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A Counseling Handbook for Sickle Cell and Other Hemoglobinopathies

By calovel On November 4, 2015 · Add Comment · In Patients & Families, Patients and Families - Medical Information, Teachers & Students, Teachers and Students - Featured Resources, Teachers and Students - Handouts and Handbooks
A complete guide for counseling and education for the most common hemoglobin variants identified through Virginia’s sickle cell screening program.
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Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) and Athletics

By calovel On July 28, 2015 · Add Comment · In Patients & Families, Patients and Families - Medical Information, Teachers & Students, Teachers and Students - Featured Resources, Teachers and Students - General Information
Exercise and athletic activity are important parts of a healthy life style.  Sickle cell trait should not stop anyone from participating fully in athletics.  This page provides resources and information about athletic activity for those with sickle cell.
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FAQ – Teachers and Students

By calovel On February 24, 2015 · Add Comment · In Flagged for issues, Teachers & Students, Teachers and Students - Featured Resources, Teachers and Students - General Information
A list of frequently asked questions relevant to teachers and students.
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The Child with Sickle Cell Disease: A Teaching Manual

By calovel On February 24, 2015 · Add Comment · In Patients & Families, Patients and Families - Children, Teachers & Students, Teachers and Students - Featured Resources, Teachers and Students - Handouts and Handbooks
Written and Developed by Debra A. Vedro, MSN, RN, CPNP And Rebecca A. Morrison, MSN, RN, CPNP at the Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, Texas.
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