#sicklecell continues to ravish our #communities . #warriors matter. #medicalbias must end. more #research is needed. greater #awareness is needed.

STAT reveals a disturbing trend of #SickleCell patients pressured into sterilization. These women deserve bodily autonomy and informed choices about their #reproductivehealth .
#HealthcareEquity
#coercivecare
#coercivesterilization
#STATnews

Series: statnews.com/2024/05/21/sic…

Life with Sickle Cell is TOUGH. We lose Warrior friends TOO soon and miss out on life due to SC pain crises, fatigue & #chronicpain . Anxiety, grief, can be overwhelming. It's vital to support our #mentalhealth —mind, body, & spirit—to live well with #SickleCell .
#SickleCell Midwest

Sickle cell warriors, the pain of #sicklecell is both physical & mental. This #mentalhealthawarenessmonth , nurture your mind, body & spirit with support groups and mental health services. Find strength in a community that understands at sicklecellmidwest.org

Sickle cell warrior of the week is, Alaysia !

In good company at National Pain Advocacy Center - love our community leadership council!

To the Public Global Genes Ministry of Health- Uganda Global Health Uganda Billy Atwooki Bisanga Busoga Health Forum NHLDS FSCDR Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research Kyabazinga of Busoga Al-Hajj Ahmed Osman Noor Joseph Muvawala Dr. Tumwiine Julius Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative Umoja Africa Sickle Cell Consortia Umut A. Gurkan Memej99-SickleCellLifeOfMemej Tackle Sickle Cell Africa Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies Edmund Kitandwe Stabex International Limited @KamaraDaniel3

This Mother's Day weekend, it's okay if you're hurting. For many people who are grieving the loss of loved ones or facing fertility issues, the day is particularly painful.

Give yourself permission to take care of yourself—that's most important.

👉 n.pr/3vSzOxp

💐We honor Moms of #SCWarriors & #SickleCell Moms today. You're invaluable advocates, nurses & heroes for your children- young or old, & your families, all with love & strength.
🌼 #WarriorMoms , We See your sacrifices & infinite courage.💪 #HappyMothersDay ! #SickleCell Midwest

Y’all really need to be watching #Loot on Apple TV. It’s funny af! Some of Maya Rudolph’s best work!

Happy birthday to the one and only, Jemela! 🥳

⚕️Celebrating #NursesWeek by honoring Donna McCurry, APRN, for her exceptional care & advocacy for #sicklecellwarriors !
⭐ Her compassion & comprehensive support exemplify outstanding nursing. We Thank Donna for her dedication to improving warriors' lives.👏
#SickleCellMidwest

Attending a SCD Clinic with the chance to see & meet other Warriors, plus having a Provider like Donna, who is dedicated to #SCD beyond her clinic, beyond our CBO,
& genuinely cares, is a true gift.❤️ I consider myself blessed bc unfortunately, every Warrior doesn't have that.

🎂Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Board Member, Dr. James Birch!🎉 Your dedication to #sicklecell , health & humanity shine through. We're grateful for the wisdom, compassion and commitment you bring to our board! Happy Birthday Dr. Birch!🎂
#HappyBirthday
#SickleCellMidwest

#SickleCellMidwest President Kevin Wake & Caregiver Jewel Akan completed 'Navigating Healthcare for Parents of Children w/ #SickleCellDisease ' training by Michigan Genetics Network!🎉 The training covered resources, decision-making, overcoming barriers, and building resilience!

#SickleCellWarriors & #Caregivers , join us for our next Community Check-in! Fostering community is vital for support, connection & navigating challenges within the #Sccommunity . Let's discuss!
🗓️Sat, 5/11
🕐1pm CT
Register: wix.to/R7JK2ui

#SickleCellMidwest
#SCSupport

Our #DiagnosticsDecoded 🎥 on transitioning from pediatric to adult #sicklecellcare is now LIVE! Warriors John and Jemela share powerful insights on navigating this journey. Hear candid stories on challenges, race, support, and gain useful tips! Watch now: bit.ly/3wDQpIt

🚨Our new #DiagnosticsDecoded 🎥 is LIVE!🚨 In this insightful discussion, Dr. Dana Powell Baker Dana Powell Baker (She/Her/Y'all) 🐘❤️ and Dr. Brandy Gunsolus Brandy Gunsolus, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM explore how historical practices have shaped the use of #race in establishing #lab test reference ranges. Watch: bit.ly/3USgAV5