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After years of battle sickle cell, Dr. Patrise Holden said she has participated in clinical trials with the hope that there will one day be an answer to address the extreme pain. (Courtesy photo)

SCDAA Expands Access To Clinical Trial Participation

by Lindiwe Vilakazi April 5, 2023November 30, 2023

GIROIR/HARTFIELD: Congress Must Act to Help Americans with Sickle Cell Disease

by Brett Giroir, M.D., and Regina Hartfield October 2, 2022October 5, 2022

Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Not Receiving Lifesaving Screening and Treatment

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Letters to the Editor

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

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

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