Sickle Cell Disease

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