Understanding the Impact of Sickle Cell Disease
This infographic for sickle cell awareness was produced by the new Sickle Cell Disease Coalition, formed by American Society of Hematology.
September 24, 2016
A Counseling Handbook for Sickle Cell and Other Hemoglobinopathies
A complete guide for counseling and education for the most common hemoglobin variants identified through Virginia’s sickle cell screening program.
November 4, 2015
Available Scholarships for Student Caregivers
Financial Aid for Minority Students: Resource List from OnlineSchools.org
Sickle Cell Disease – A Lethal Advantage: Video Series from the Open University
Sickle Cell Disease Animation Video from A São José do Rio Preto’s Science and Technology Academy
How Sickle Cell Protects Against Malaria
Sickle Cell Information for Teachers, Students, and Employers
About Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) and Athletics
FAQ – Teachers and Students
Web Links for Teachers and Students
Financial Aid for Minority Students: Resource List from OnlineSchools.org
Sickle Cell Disease – A Lethal Advantage: Video Series from the Open University
Sickle Cell Disease Animation Video from A São José do Rio Preto’s Science and Technology Academy
How Sickle Cell Protects Against Malaria
Sickle Cell Information for Teachers, Students, and Employers
About Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) and Athletics
FAQ – Teachers and Students
Web Links for Teachers and Students
Newsletters
Indicators of an Emergency Situation
Patients and families should watch for the following conditions that need an urgent medical evaluation:
• Fever of 101° F or higher
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Increasing tiredness
• Abdominal swelling
• Unusual headache
• Any sudden weakness or loss of feeling
• Pain that will not go away with home treatment
• Priapism (painful erection that will not go down)
• Sudden vision change
City spotlights
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