WHAT IS SICKLE CELL?
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder prevalent among people of African, Caribbean, Central/South American, East Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian and Southeast Asian ancestry. >>>read more
There are more than 400 unusual hemoglobin genes associated with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin variants
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WEB RESOURCE
MAYO CLINIC: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body
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WebMD: Combating Sickle Cell Video
WebMD: Sickle Cell Research Video
SOCIAL NETWORKS
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Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network (SCTPN) began in 1989 at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital (now known as Interfaith Medical Center) located in Brooklyn, NY,as an adult and parent support group for individuals with inherited blood disorder.
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Do you have a group (hospital, company, etc.) and want your team members to have the option to create their own team under your group? Fill out the contact form at SCTPNWalk website and request that we add your group. click on the link below. |
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SCTPN, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, provides education, advocacy, referral services, and support for individuals
and families living with sickle cell disease (SCD), thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia), and other inherited blood disorders.
and families living with sickle cell disease (SCD), thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia), and other inherited blood disorders.