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
RESOURCE CENTER
Web Resources
- Dominican Women’s Development Center ( www.dwdc.org )
- New York Association of Black Psychologist ( http://www.uh.edu/bapsiuh/id2.html )
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. | Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter ( http://www.brooklynsigmas.org )
- Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. ( http://www.geocities.com/tash7boog/index.html )
- Greater Southern Brooklyn Health Coalition ( www.gsbhc.org )
- Genetic Alliance ( www.geneticalliance.org )
- Parent To Parent ( www.parenttoparentnys.org )
- National Library of Medicine ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/portals/public.html )
MEDIA GALLERY
Video
- My 9 News coverage of Sickle Cell Thalassemia Patients Network's 10K Walk-for-Education 2008 | 09.15.08 ( Go To Media Page )
- Donnette Caroll advocates to reopen the Montefiore Sickle Cell Center in the Bronx | 03.30.09 ( Go To Media Page )
- Evolution: Library: A Mutation Story (QuickTime Player) (Real Player) **PBS.org
- Effects of Sickle Cell Disease Go to Link **About.com
- Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Video Go To Link **StJudes.org
- The Battle Against Sickle Cell Disease Go To Link (RealPlayer Required) **HTexas.com
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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.