Once in a while, you might get treated with less-than compassionate care. Get the 4-1-1 on how to file a complaint and make sure it doesn’t happen to you (or anyone else) ever again.
Filing a Complaint in the Hospital Read More »
Sickle cell medications do not come cheap. With copays of 15-30% on prescriptions, your out of pocket costs can grow drastically. If you are on a fixed income, or don’t make much, it can get hard. Here are some resources that might be able to help.
Part 2: Paying for Medications Read More »
Medical bills and insurance often is a roadblock that plague many sickle cell warriors. Here are 4 plans that can get you out of the financial mire and on more stable ground.
Dealing with Medical Bills and Insurance Read More »
It is quite possible to get the body of your dreams even with sickle cell. Don’t use our condition as an excuse to sit at home and get fat. Here are a few tips to help you get started, and prevent a crisis in the interim…
Exercising with Sickle Cell Read More »
For many of us with sickle cell, going to the emergency room is one of the worst parts of having the disease. Here are a few tips to help you make the ER visit less stressful and more successful. Good luck!
Tips for Going to the Emergency Room with Sickle Cell Read More »
Check out the inspiring poetry written by two of our very own Facebook compadres. I AM a Warrior is dedicated to you, and all SC warriors out there.
Poem: I Am a Warrior Read More »
Disability takes on a different connotation for everyone. As a person with SCD do you identify as being disabled?
With Sickle Cell, Do You Consider Yourself Disabled? Read More »
Alot of nurses/doctors give out wrong information because they don’t understand the intricacies of cross matching. There is a huge misconception about this blood thing and since we get blood often, it’s important for us to sort out the truth from fallacy.
Myth Busters: Accepting Blood from ‘White’ Donors… Read More »
This week we will be studying the benefits of milk thistle with sickle cell. Several of our wonderful Facebook members use milk thistle daily so we just had to do some more research for you.
SC Remedy: Milk Thistle Read More »
Could your blood cells be used for research without your permission? Read more and share your thoughts after the jump
Could Your Blood Cells be Used for Research Without Your Permission? Read More »
