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The gift of blood: Saving lives, one donor at a time 

HANNA RAUWORTH -
Living with sickle cell disease has been a lifelong challenge for Lena Harvey, 39.   Blood transfusions have been critical in managing her condition, offering relief...
Health

Make sickle cell disease a part of the conversation

Mandi Patterson -
As a Black woman who serves as MDwise’s Equity Officer, Anye Carson is aware of sickle cell disease (SCD). She knows that it predominantly affects...
Health

Local organizations team up for minority blood drive

CAMIKE JONES -
Versiti Indiana Blood Center and Innovative Hematology’s Cascade program are teaming up to host a minority blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
Health

Hoosiers unite for Sickle Cell Advocacy Day

JADE JACKSON -
Hoosiers from across the state gathered at the Indiana State Capitol to encourage lawmakers to consider the needs of Hoosiers living with sickle cell disease.
Health

Black Hoosiers not staying silent about sickle cell disease

JADE JACKSON -
Giving blood is one way to help those with sickle cell disease. This inherited blood disorder causes the red blood cells to change shape and form a crescent or sickle.
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The power of resilience and the need for Black blood donors during Sickle Cell Awareness Month

HEAVYN LESTER -
In my nearly 20-year tenure as a nurse at Riley Hospital for Children, I found myself repeatedly astonished and humbled, not only by the...
Health

The reality, research and future medicine for sickle cell disease

JADE JACKSON -
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. In SCD, red blood cells become hard, sticky and c-shaped, or sickled, as opposed to the round and flexible shape of healthy cells.
Health

Ask the IU Health Expert: Living fully with sickle cell disease

DR. SEETHAL JACOB -
Sickle cell disease impacts hundreds of thousands of Americans and, for most people living with the disease, requires complex and lifelong treatment. Riley Hospital...
Health

IHTC hosts annual ‘Sickle Cell-abration’ awareness concert

VICTORIA DAVIS -
The 365 day calendar is loaded with awareness months and holidays dedicated to celebration and wellness, but after immunization month in August, and before...
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