Dr. Kyle Mack discusses the many challenges Sickle Cell patients face every day.
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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 with sickle cell disease may be at an even higher risk of not only contracting the virus but serious complications read more about How COVID-19 uniquely affects sickle cell patients
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 sickle cell blood donation and donating blood in the Black community. BDO: Does Sickle Cell run in your read more about The Truth About Donating Blood
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 whether or not it is safe for them to get vaccinated. How will my immune system react to it? Is read more about Living with Sickle Cell Disease: Your guide for the COVID-19 Vaccine
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 work of advocating for better care. Their work has fought for increases in Federal funding that has improved read more about Three Ways To Be A Strong Advocate For You And Your Family
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 days. The frigid temperatures mixed with holiday expectations and the emotional ghosts of lost loves, loved ones read more about Recognizing the Depression and Anxiety Challenges of the Holiday Season
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 much normalcy, connection, and pleasurable experiences as possible. Because, prior to the information age, little was known read more about Dating, Relationships and Sickle Cell Disease