According to the CDC, sickle cell disease (SCD) impacts 1 out of 365 Black Americans every year. The disease disproportionately affects the Black community and there, unfortunately, are not enough resources and knowledge about its impacts. Kier “Junior” Spates, a…
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National Minority Health Month: Sickle Cell Warriors Share What Daily Life Is Like
Every April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities. To honor this important observance, we spoke with…
Read MoreSickle Cell Warrior on Breaking the Cycle: “Get In The Ring With Us”
At age 7, Jori Smith had her first sickle cell pain crisis while in first grade. The pain was so bad she spent two weeks in the hospital and had to go through rehab to learn how to walk again. …
Read MoreHow Does Age Affect Sickle Cell?
Growing up with sickle cell disease may seem like a never-ending battle. It can get rough, from constant blood transfusions to the overwhelming fatigue you feel daily. But, by the end of this article, you will have an idea of…
Read MoreDiet and Exercise: Living Well with Sickle Cell
Diet and exercise are key to promoting healthy living—especially if you are one of the many African Americans who are afflicted with sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle cell disease is a group of red blood cell disorders which affect hemoglobin,…
Read MoreBlack Men Open Up About Living Well With Sickle Cell (Video)
BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture – our heritage and our traditions – plays a role in our health. BDO gives you…
Read MoreSickle Cell: Minimize Your Crisis by Staying One Step Ahead
September 16, 2020 by Moleska Smith When you are someone living with sickle cell disease, there are times in your life you go through tremendous pain…unbearable pain. You want to do everything you can to avoid that pain, that crisis….
Read MoreSickle Cell Disease: Understanding the Infusion Process and Why It’s Good For You
September 16, 2020 by Moleska Smith Having a chronic illness comes with many challenges. The main goal is to stay healthy and live as normal a life as possible. The additional goal of a sickle cell patient is to have…
Read MoreAt Last, Two New Meds To Fight Sickle Cell Disease
At Last, Two New Meds To Fight Sickle Cell Disease For the first time in 20 years, the FDA has approved two transformative new treatments for the approximately 100,000 people with sickle cell disease (SCD). One new med will prevent…
Read MoreThe Future of Sickle Cell Treatment with Dr. Alexis Thompson
The Future of Sickle Cell Treatment with Dr. Alexis Thompson Until very recently, sickle cell disease was a condition that left those diagnosed very few treatment options. What was available still left patients with moderate-to-severe pain episodes and the anemia…
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