Chronic pain is one of the most common complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). Avoiding activities that can trigger a full-blown pain ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
Drink Up: Staying Hydrated Can Help Sickle Cell Patients
Sickle cell is a chronic condition that can be hard to manage, but every small step or intervention can make a big difference. Everyone ... Read More
Sickle Cell Summer Camp is Real!
Lots of kids love summer camp! They love the warm weather, fun activities and the opportunity to make friends from all kinds of ... Read More
Five Iron-Rich Foods to Give Anemia Eviction Notice
While Iron deficiency anemia doesn’t enjoy the celebrity status of prominent diseases like cancer or COVID, this condition is a monster in ... Read More
Could Your Baby’s Pain Be Something More?
It’s not always easy to figure out what’s causing a baby’s discomfort. In some cases, the cause is a minor irritation while in others, ... Read More
How COVID-19 uniquely affects sickle cell patients
We all know that COVID-19 affects people differently depending on their preexisting health condition. Now researchers are saying that those ... Read More
The Truth About Donating Blood
BDO sat down with Ashley Singleton, a research associate at Georgia Health Policy Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She shares the truth about ... Read More
Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Your guide for the COVID-19 Vaccine
As new information surfaces regarding COVID-19 and the COVID-19 Vaccine, many with chronic disease, such as sickle cell disease, question ... Read More
Three Ways To Be A Strong Advocate For You And Your Family
As a result, patients owe the prior generation of patients and caregivers who have invested countless hours in the difficult and ongoing ... Read More
Recognizing the Depression and Anxiety Challenges of the Holiday Season
As a sickle cell patient, the typically joyous holiday season can, at times, be mired in the fear of shorter, darker, and colder ... Read More
Dating, Relationships and Sickle Cell Disease
As a young man born with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), growing up in post-sexual revolution America, I felt compelled to quickly experience as ... Read More
Embracing The New Normal With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that affects hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through ... Read More