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Tag: sickle cell disease

Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Let’s Get Back to School

by WI Guest Author September 8, 2021December 21, 2021

Virtual options should be for children with health conditions and who are at more risk of severe illness.

Posted inHealth

Sickle Cell Awareness Month: More Treatment Options Widen Discussion for Progress

by Natalie C. Hockaday September 1, 2021January 12, 2022
Posted inHealth

NFL MVP, Howard University President Relate to the Pain Sickle Cell Patients Endure

by Hamil R. Harris June 23, 2021December 21, 2021
National Institutes of Health lab photo (Courtesy of NIH)
Posted inHealth

Major Investment Announced to Cure Sickle Cell, HIV

by Brenda C. Siler October 30, 2019December 21, 2021
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects African Americans. (CDC photo)
Posted inHealth, Stacy M. Brown

Sickle Cell Association Makes Strides Against Disease

by Stacy M. Brown September 18, 2019December 21, 2021
Deborah Clark (Courtesy of Patricia Ragland)
Posted inCommunity

Living My Best Life at 60

by WI Guest Author August 7, 2019December 21, 2021
Panelists share their views during a discussion about sickle cell disease to promote greater awareness. (WI Photo)
Posted inHamil R. Harris, Health

HU Hospital Holds Annual Forum on Sickle Cell

by Hamil R. Harris June 26, 2019December 21, 2021
Posted inColumnists, Health

Ask Dr. Kevin: Shedding Light on the ‘Invisible Symptoms’ of Sickle Cell Disease

by WI Guest Author October 24, 2018October 31, 2020
Posted inHealth

Foundation Shines Light on Sickle Cell for Awareness Month

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer September 12, 2018October 31, 2020
Posted inEditorial

EDITORIAL: Advocacy Needed to Eradicate Sickle Cell Disease

by WI Guest Author September 5, 2018October 31, 2020

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