View the latest information on our upcoming blood drive in McLean Va! Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S,…
Congratulations to Ayana Johnson! On June 25 she was crowned Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen for 2022.
Ayana who is from Suffolk, Va., mission during her reign, is a social impact initiative entitled, Ayana’s R.E.A.D. – Readiness to Empower, Advocate and Dimmish Hopelessness in Chronic Illness.
Join the Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease! About 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Most are of African descent. The disease causes red blood cells to harden and form a C-shape (like a sickle). When…
NFL star James Conner shares his cancer survivor story and encourages blood donation through the Give Blood To Give Time partnership with American Red Cross and American Cancer Society. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects…
Giving the “right” type of blood donation – based on your blood type and patient needs – helps ensure the best use of your valuable contribution. Here are some things to consider when determining how you can have the…
Children with SCD may present anemia, repeated infections, and shortness of breath. Also, they might episodes of pain. These manifestations of the condition need to be taken into consideration when treating children with SCD.