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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.

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

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

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)

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)

Health, 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)

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)

Hamil R. Harris, Health

HU Hospital Holds Annual Forum on Sickle Cell

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

Columnists, Health

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

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

Foundation Shines Light on Sickle Cell for Awareness Month

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

EDITORIAL: Advocacy Needed to Eradicate Sickle Cell Disease

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