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...It's a feeling of gratitude every day here in Florida. If you've read my previous articles, you'll remember that a few months ago I decided to move from New Jersey...

...You've heard the popular phrase "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." But name-calling hurts because it is an unfair attempt to falsely define...

...Living with sickle cell is a lot in itself. Add to that the lemons life throws at you daily: work, family, friends, and social life (if you have the time...

...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is viewed and treated differently all around the world. Where you are born can determine whether you or your children are screened at birth. It can...

...When most people talk about dating and marriage, it’s about the other person. For me, my mental health, self-care, and happiness come first before anyone else. I think dating is...

...I have baby fever. I am not sure what is about this point in life where all my friends and peers are getting engaged or married, buying homes, and having...

...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

...As of today, there are more treatment options, curative therapies, clinical trials, and studies to go around. Luckily, I've witnessed what the past ten years alone have yielded. Humans have...

...After receiving the newborn screening results, my husband and I knew our daughter had sickle cell disease. The initial diagnosis is difficult because this is a chronic illness that impacts...

...Staying healthy with sickle cell disease (SCD) starts with early diagnosis. Treatment is available, but it can be hard to get all the care you need. The treatments have improved...

...World Sickle Cell Day is June 19th, the same day that Juneteenth is commemorated. World Sickle Cell Day was established in 2008 by the United Nations after the World Health...

...The act of survival can be summed up in 3 words – never giving up! Survival is deeply rooted in mental, physical, and psychological strength; navigating dark times and unpleasant...

...In this video, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Campbell, the Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Before his move to Washington...

...The World Sickle Cell Day 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! World Sickle Cell Day is on June 19, 2022. This is a time for warriors...

...It's been a while since I’ve been able to write. I tried several times and think I convinced myself I had writer's block. I didn’t though. The truth is, I...

...Have you ever wondered how it's possible that you have tried for so long to find a solution for your child's health, but in the end, it turned out to...