Be a part of a digital memorial booklet. Warriors, we have had our hearts broken. We have lost many amazing warrior friends, families, and brothers and sisters-in-blood. We wept, we suffered, we mourned, but we are not defeated. Still we rise. Join us and the entire sickle cell warrior family as we celebrate and honor […]
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Multiple myeloma is a relatively rare cancer that develops in the bone marrow. As the cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the marrow, they crowd out other healthy blood cells. Unfortunately, the symptoms including bone pain, mental fogginess, excessive thirst may develop slowly over time and don’t usually appear until the disease reaches an advanced stage. In
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Stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disproportionate impact the virus has had on their communities is compelling Black and Latina women who are 50 and older to place a renewed emphasis on inner health, self-care and well-being, according to a new AARP national survey. “Mirror/Mirror: Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age, and Media,” an AARP survey of
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The COVID pandemic has impacted the globe. It has also brought to the forefront the fact that people of color have more enormous challenges to receiving health care. These glaring disparities in health care are the most significant cause of death in black and brown people. Despite the Institute of Medicine’s report in 2003 stating that minorities
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Sickle Cell Warrior Death Inquest Reveals Gross Negligence in Hospital This makes me so mad. Rest Pain-free Mr. Evan Smith, Your death will not be in vain, you will save many warriors, I promise. Shame on you North Middlesex Hospital. All their excuses don’t matter. This young man lost his life due to poor medical
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Mouhadamou says, “I have had a chronic leg ulcer for the last 2 months and it’s getting yellow. My doctor told me that it’s a dead tissue so he gave me collagenous to get rid of the dead tissue, but the yellow stuff is growing up.” Any advice on how to deal with and heal
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November vibes for warriors, a special message for the community.
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Micromattie.com launched a SC blog focused on recent developments and best practices in healthcare for Sickle Cell patients. Check it out! You will find lots of information on the health care industry. There are many blogs about sickle cell. Including topics on emergency care, health challenges, and perspectives from people living with sickle cell disease.
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New survey finds that treatment in the emergency room for patients with sickle cell disease is not ideal. This is a longstanding issue, but warriors now demand justice. It will be addressed by #BlackHealthMatters initiative
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Group Mental Health Sessions : Spots Available Hello Warriors, There are still a few spots available for our brand new mental health initiative: group sessions! These mental health sessions are great for getting yourself back in the positive swing of life. The licensed psychotherapist has graciously allowed us the courtesy of having a few more members
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